MAMP - Existing Apache and PHP

Question

I'm very new to Mac OS, and also to MAMP.

So, Mac OS X comes preloaded with Apache web server, PHP, etc. I have a question regarding installing MAMP:

Will the PHP, Apache, etc that is installed with MAMP replace the preloaded ones? Or, will MAMP install a second instance of each of these?

Thanks!

Answer 1

MAMP is self-contained and will be run instead of the pre-installed Apache. You'll have to disable the "Web Sharing" feature in the System Settings to disable the builtin Apache server.

Answer 2

No, it won't replace anything. MAMP is entirely self-contained. All files live exclusively in the /Applications/MAMP folder and the Apache server runs on a different port.