Posted by Anthony Papillion II on 06/12/06 06:22

> what tools or methods do we have to secure the source code of php after
> the application is ready. or else anyone could tamper with the source.
> if we put it directly on to the server.

You might want to take a look at the various encoders out there. Zend
Encoder immediately comes to mind but there are a few others. Do a Google
search and see which one best fits your needs. But, keep in mind, your
application still isn't 100% secure even if it is encoded/encrypted. An
enterprising hacker will always find a way to make your code do unintended
things. The only thing you, as a programmer, can do is to make that as hard
a task as possible.

> is there any method to make a set up to install application

In what way to you want to "setup" your application? Do you mean set
variables, paths, etc? If so, just take a page from other applications and
have a page and script that allows the user to do this and autodetect what
you can.

HTH,
Anthony Papillion
Advanced Data Concepts
URL: http://www.adcl.biz
PHONE: (918) 926-0139



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