How2CentOS shows you how to install PHP 5.4 on CentOS 6.2

The assumption for installing PHP 5.4 on CentOS 6.2 tutorial is that you are running as root and have a basic understanding of the software required but if you follow this tutorial you should be able to complete the task successfully.
Install Yum Priorities

For a brief overview on and how to configure Yum Priorities you can follow the instructions outlined in our Install YUM Priorities on CentOS tutorial.

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