Mini-Server

Mini-Server is a simple software application that was developed so that users can easily use an HTTP server to upload content to their website.

The perks of a portable app

The installation process can be easily skipped, as this product is portable. This means that the Windows registry is not going to be updated with new entries without your permission.
Aside from that, it is possible to run Mini-Server on any computer you come across, by simply placing the program files to a removable storage unit, such as a USB thumb drive.

Clean environment

The interface can only be described as plain and simple, yet it is not particularly easy on the eyes. It only encompasses a navigation pane, a few buttons and a panel in which to display the selected information. In addition to that, extensive and well-drawn Help contents are enclosed, so that both power and novice users can easily learn how to handle Mini-Server.

Select server host, enable PHP support and logging, and minimize app

This application enables you to start or pause the server with the help of the integrated buttons, as well as select a server root directory with the help of a file browser, select the server host from a drop-down menu and input the appropriate port.
It is possible to enable or disable PHP support, provide the path to where PHP.EXE is installed, select the PHP INI file, and input error timeout seconds. Moreover, you can input authentication details, such as site name, user name and password.
Last but not least, it is possible to enable logs and configure a few general parameters. For example, you can start the server automatically at Windows launch and minimize it to the system tray, so that it does not become obtrusive.

A last evaluation

Overall, Mini-Server is a pretty decent software solution that enables you to upload items to your website, through an HTTP server. The interface is intuitive, yet it could use a bit more work. Tasks are completed in a timely manner and we did not come across any errors or bugs in our tests.