diff --git a/docs/faq/install.txt b/docs/faq/install.txt index 7a8754f5c6..1c6ef43d7d 100644 --- a/docs/faq/install.txt +++ b/docs/faq/install.txt @@ -24,18 +24,19 @@ usage. For a development environment -- if you just want to experiment with Django -- you don't need to have a separate Web server installed; Django comes with its -own lightweight development server. For a production environment, we recommend -`Apache 2`_ and mod_python_, although Django follows the WSGI_ spec, which -means it can run on a variety of server platforms. +own lightweight development server. For a production environment, Django +follows the WSGI_ spec, which means it can run on a variety of server +platforms. See :ref:`Deplying Django ` for some +popular alternatives. Also, the `server arrangements wiki page`_ contains +details for several deployment strategies. If you want to use Django with a database, which is probably the case, you'll also need a database engine. PostgreSQL_ is recommended, because we're PostgreSQL fans, and MySQL_, `SQLite 3`_, and Oracle_ are also supported. .. _Python: http://www.python.org/ -.. _Apache 2: http://httpd.apache.org/ -.. _mod_python: http://www.modpython.org/ .. _WSGI: http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0333.html +.. _server arrangements wiki page: http://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/ServerArrangements .. _PostgreSQL: http://www.postgresql.org/ .. _MySQL: http://www.mysql.com/ .. _`SQLite 3`: http://www.sqlite.org/ @@ -79,40 +80,6 @@ with bug fixes and security updates by the Python development team, so continuing to use a Python 2.x release during the transition should not present any risk. -Do I have to use mod_python? ----------------------------- - -Although we recommend mod_python for production use, you don't have to use it, -thanks to the fact that Django uses an arrangement called WSGI_. Django can -talk to any WSGI-enabled server. Other non-mod_python deployment setups are -FastCGI, SCGI or AJP. See -:ref:`How to use Django with FastCGI, SCGI or AJP ` -for full information. - -Also, see the `server arrangements wiki page`_ for other deployment strategies. - -If you just want to play around and develop things on your local computer, use -the development Web server that comes with Django. Things should Just Work. - -.. _WSGI: http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0333.html -.. _server arrangements wiki page: http://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/ServerArrangements - -How do I install mod_python on Windows? ---------------------------------------- - - * For Python 2.4, grab mod_python from `win32 build of mod_python for - Python 2.4`_. - * For Python 2.4, check out this `Django on Windows howto`_. - * For Python 2.3, grab mod_python from http://www.modpython.org/ and read - `Running mod_python on Apache on Windows2000`_. - * Also, try this (not Windows-specific) `guide to getting mod_python - working`_. - -.. _`win32 build of mod_python for Python 2.4`: http://www.lehuen.com/nicolas/index.php/2005/02/21/39-win32-build-of-mod_python-314-for-python-24 -.. _`Django on Windows howto`: http://thinkhole.org/wp/django-on-windows/ -.. _`Running mod_python on Apache on Windows2000`: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/msg/139af8c83a5a9d4f -.. _`guide to getting mod_python working`: http://www.dscpl.com.au/articles/modpython-001.html - Will Django run under shared hosting (like TextDrive or Dreamhost)? -------------------------------------------------------------------