This Docker image is based on the official php:5.6.11-apache image and includes customizations to add support for Oracle Database (OCI8 extension). It’s tailored for environments requiring PHP 5.6 compatibility with Oracle 12c, perfect for legacy applications and database integration.

Key Features

• PHP 5.6 Environment: Based on the official PHP 5.6 image, ensuring compatibility with legacy applications.
• Apache Server: Comes pre-configured with Apache, enabling quick deployment of web applications.
• Oracle Instant Client: Includes Oracle Instant Client libraries for seamless interaction with Oracle databases.
• OCI8 Extension: The OCI8 PHP extension is pre-installed for easy access to Oracle database functionalities.

Getting Started

Use the following command to pull the Docker image from Docker Hub:

docker pull irfangani/php56-apache-oci8

Usage Scenarios

• Ideal for running legacy applications that require PHP 5.6 and Oracle database connectivity.
• Suitable for development and testing environments for PHP applications using Oracle.
• Lightweight deployment of PHP applications without the hassle of manual dependency installations.