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PHP Info
Control Panel Location: Admin > Utilities > PHP Info
The PHP Info page of the Control Panel allows you to see the configuration details of your PHP installation, via the standard phpinfo() command.
The page will show a great deal of information about your server, server configuration, PHP installation, etc., which can be very useful if you are trying to debug a problem or determine whether your server supports a certain feature.