System Overview / Technology
webEdition is installed only on the webserver. Managing the content is done from any workstation via the web browser.
The script language PHP and a MySQL database server is needed on the server. This is the case with most packages of the established hosting providers.
PHP is a script language, which is used foremost for the development of web applications. It has outstanding performance and reliability. Many of the most visited internet sites are based completely or mostly on PHP
MySQL is one of the most commonly known database servers. Because the Community Edition is available without license costs, this database is installed with most internet service providers and works on shared hosting packages as well. You can find the exact requirements for servers and web browsers in our system requirements. You can find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs.