Have a database driven website that needs changes or updates, but you don't want to directly edit the site on your live server? WAMPServer 64-bit can solve your problem.

This software allows users running a 64-bit Windows based PC to install a complete Apache web server locally, allowing changes or updates to be applied to a website in a local hosting environment before deploying those changes to a production server. Having a local server can also be useful for programmers wishing to develop other web applications that need thorough testing before being released.

WAMPServer installs easily with just a few clicks of your mouse. It comes packaged with the most current releases of Apache, PHP and MySQL. This allows you to create your own local version of any website that utilizes a MySQL driven database, such as ecommerce sites or blogs. Very little, if any, configuration is necessary to have your Apache web server up and running in just a few minutes. Once installed, you can download additional releases of PHP, Apache or MySQL. This will allow you to work with the same release that your live server uses.

Once the software is installed, it's easy to use, as well. From the user-friendly interface, you can see the status of your server and services. Easily start and stop any or all of the services with the touch of button. You'll also have access to built-in logs and settings files, so any changes you need to make can be done easily, too. From the interface, you're also able to quickly switch between the different releases of Apache, MySQL or PHP that you've downloaded.

WAMPServer 64-bit is completely free to use and is released under a GPL license, making it open source software. Since it is also available in a 32-bit version, you'll want to check your computer to ensure you're downloading the correct release for your operating system.