[Help] OR [Guide] XAMPP + VPS = ??

So I am wondering since revcms sucks... (yes I said it) I want to use uber/illumina CMS ofc 500 internal server error because of IIS

I don't know how to fix, I have installed helicon ape and changed .htaccess to web.config... So does xampp and vps suit and can I still use navicat??/


And whats wamp is that best?? some opinions or guides PLS