Use the following web server based on the platform being used:
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Windows: WAMP
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Linux: LAMPP
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Mac: MAMPP
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Cross Platforn: XAMPP
Refer to PHP requirements at https://www.drupal.org/docs/7/system-requirements/drupal-7-php-requirements to determine the web server compatible with Drupal Developer Portal.
Below sections illustrate the installation of web servers in Windows and Linux platforms respectively: