title: Should I use wampserver on Windows Server 2012 R2 or install apache, mysql etc. on the server
body: <p>I am setting up a server for the first time ever (no prior experience) and got the static IP setup for it no problem.  The next step is to setup the server to have a mysql database so other local machines can connect to it.  Is it best to achieve this by installing PHP, MySQL, Apache etc. separately or to use something like wampserver?</p>
  
  <p>I figured wampserver would be the straightforward approach but doesn't using a virtual server on a server defeat the purpose of it?  Basically looking for some direction or a link here as I am completely clueless</p>