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'''Introduction''' | '''Introduction''' | ||
This step-by-step guide shows how to install Joomla on Uniform Server V5-Nano Uniform Server is inherently portable however Joomla uses absolute paths preventing true portability | This step-by-step guide shows how to install Joomla on Uniform Server V5-Nano. Uniform Server is inherently portable, however Joomla uses absolute paths preventing true portability. This is easily resolved after installation. See [[#Portability | '''portability section''']]. | ||
Copy the above to a USB memory stick and run on another PC. | Copy the above to a USB memory stick and run on another PC. Remember that if the host PC is currently running another server, it will prevent UniServer from running. To resolve this situation, either stop the host servers or preferably install your UniServer on different ports by moving the server. Before installing Joomla it's worth reading how to [[#Move Servers |'''move servers''']]. | ||
== Pre-Installation == | == Pre-Installation == | ||
'''''Note'':''' There is no real need to create folders at A) and B) | '''''Note'':''' There is no real need to create folders at A) and B). They are there to provide a reference point and make screen capture a little bit easier. | ||
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'''''Download Joomla''''' | '''''Download Joomla''''' | ||
<ol start="4"> | <ol start="4"> | ||
<li> '''B)''' Create a new folder '''joomla_a''' (Can be any name | <li> '''B)''' Create a new folder '''joomla_a''' (Can be any name; it's only a temporary folder)</li> | ||
<li> Download the latest version (Joomla_1.5.15-Stable-Full_Package.zip) of Joomla from [http://www.joomla.org/download.html download page]</li> | <li> Download the latest version (Joomla_1.5.15-Stable-Full_Package.zip) of Joomla from [http://www.joomla.org/download.html download page]</li> | ||
<li> Copy the file dowloaded ('''Joomla_1.5.15-Stable-Full_Package.zip''') to '''joomla_a'''</li> | <li> Copy the file dowloaded ('''Joomla_1.5.15-Stable-Full_Package.zip''') to '''joomla_a'''</li> | ||
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== Create a Joomla Database == | == Create a Joomla Database == | ||
Creating the Joomla database is straight forward | Creating the Joomla database is straight forward. Note that tables are automatically inserted during installation. | ||
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# Start UniTray | # Start UniTray. In folder UniServer, double click on '''Start.exe''' - tray icon created. | ||
# Start Uniform Server. Left click '''tray icon > click Start UniServer ''' | # Start Uniform Server. Left click '''tray icon > click Start UniServer ''' | ||
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'''''Note'':''' | '''''Note'':''' | ||
* You can start phpMyAdmin from Apanel | * You can start phpMyAdmin from Apanel; start Apanel by typing <nowiki>http://localhost/apanel/</nowiki> into your browser address bar. | ||
* From Apanel click on the '''phpMyAdmin''' link. (left menu under tools) | * From Apanel click on the '''phpMyAdmin''' link. (left menu under tools) | ||
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To start installation process type the following '''<nowiki>http://localhost/joomla/</nowiki>''' into your browser and follow the instructions. | To start installation process type the following '''<nowiki>http://localhost/joomla/</nowiki>''' into your browser and follow the instructions. | ||
'''''Note'':''' If you [[#Move Servers | '''moved''']] the server remember to type the port number | '''''Note'':''' If you [[#Move Servers | '''moved''']] the server remember to type the port number. E.g., to start the installation process, type the following '''<nowiki>http://localhost:82/joomla/</nowiki>''' into your browser and follow the instructions. | ||
There are seven pages to the process as follows: | There are seven pages to the process as follows: | ||
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|Database Type:||'''mysql'''|| - Do not change | |Database Type:||'''mysql'''|| - Do not change | ||
|-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | |-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|Host Name:||'''localhost'''|| - If you [[#Move Servers | '''moved''']] servers add port number e.g '''localhost:3308''' | |Host Name:||'''localhost'''|| - If you [[#Move Servers | '''moved''']] servers add port number, e.g., '''localhost:3308''' | ||
|-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | |-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|Username:||'''root'''|| - Do not change | |Username:||'''root'''|| - Do not change | ||
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|Database Name:||'''joomla'''|| - Use the name you set during pre-configuration | |Database Name:||'''joomla'''|| - Use the name you set during pre-configuration | ||
|-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | |-style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
| ||'''''Click Next'''''|| - That's all the database info required hence continue | | ||'''''Click Next'''''|| - That's all the database info required, hence continue | ||
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Note: You do not need to change any of the advanced features. | Note: You do not need to change any of the advanced features. | ||
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=== Finish === | === Finish === | ||
That essentially completes the installation | That essentially completes the installation. You will receive the following warning: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETELY | PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETELY | ||
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== Move Servers == | == Move Servers == | ||
One of Uniform Server’s unique features is the capability to run more than one complete server on the same PC. When running a server from a USB memory stick you can use this to great advantage and prevent server clashes. You will have noticed UniTray’s icon displays one (meaning standard ports). Moving UniServer increments this digit and so on for each server move. In reality it’s not just a port change but a complete server update | One of Uniform Server’s unique features is the capability to run more than one complete server on the same PC. When running a server from a USB memory stick you can use this to great advantage and prevent server clashes. You will have noticed UniTray’s icon displays one (meaning standard ports). Moving UniServer increments this digit and so on for each server move. In reality it’s not just a port change but a complete server update. Running '''server status''' displays the server characteristics. | ||
'''''Move Servers'':''' | '''''Move Servers'':''' | ||
# Assumes a new extracted server (see note 1) | # Assumes a new extracted server (see note 1) | ||
# '''Stop all''' running Uniform Servers | # '''Stop all''' running Uniform Servers | ||
# Start UniTray | # Start UniTray; in folder UniServer double click on '''Start.exe''' - tray icon created. | ||
# Move servers, Left click '''tray icon > Advanced > click Move Servers multi-server operation'''. | # Move servers, Left click '''tray icon > Advanced > click Move Servers multi-server operation'''. | ||
# In the pop-up window at '''all''' prompts '''press enter''' to accept defaults. | # In the pop-up window at '''all''' prompts '''press enter''' to accept defaults. | ||
# The tray icon will display 2, if you already use a server with this number '''repeat steps 4 and 5''' | # The tray icon will display 2, if you already use a server with this number '''repeat steps 4 and 5'''. Each server must have a '''unique number'''. | ||
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'''''Note 1'':''' | '''''Note 1'':''' | ||
If you have already installed Joomla on UniServer V5-Nano and want to move the servers it is possible. | If you have already installed Joomla on UniServer V5-Nano and want to move the servers, it is possible. | ||
# Follow steps 2-6 as above | # Follow steps 2-6 as above | ||
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# Save file. | # Save file. | ||
Using the port number that matches your server, start the servers. Pages are accessible as mentioned above. Just remember to use the port number that matches your server. | |||
'''''Note 2'':''' | '''''Note 2'':''' | ||
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The above instructions are generic allowing you to install the latest version of Joomla. | The above instructions are generic allowing you to install the latest version of Joomla. | ||
If you prefer a click and go solution go to [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/Applications/ '''SourceForge'''] | If you prefer a click and go solution, go to [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/Applications/ '''SourceForge'''] | ||
* Under '''Plugins''' | * Under '''Plugins''' | ||
* Navigate to sub-folder '''Uniform Server 5-Nano Plugins''' | * Navigate to sub-folder '''Uniform Server 5-Nano Plugins''' | ||
* Download file [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/Applications/V55_Joomla/V55_Joomla_1_5_15a.exe/download V55_Joomla_1_5_15a.exe] | * Download file [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/Applications/V55_Joomla/V55_Joomla_1_5_15a.exe/download V55_Joomla_1_5_15a.exe] | ||
Save this to folder UniServer, | Save this to folder UniServer. To install it, double click on the file. Joomla is pre-configured and ready to go. Check out the read me file for latest information. | ||
'''''Note'':''' This plugin is intended to quickly get Joomla up and running allowing you to explore the software. If you intend running a production server delete the folders installed and perform a manual install | '''''Note'':''' This plugin is intended to quickly get Joomla up and running allowing you to explore the software. If you intend running a production server, delete the folders installed and perform a manual install. This allows you to tailor Joomla and include any missing modules. | ||
'''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | '''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | ||
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The above installation guide and associated downloadable plugin are intended to get the application up and running purely for testing. | The above installation guide and associated downloadable plugin are intended to get the application up and running purely for testing. | ||
If you are intending to put the application on line make sure to read any security advice provided with the application and check | If you are intending to put the application on line, make sure to read any security advice provided with the application and check the provider's web site. | ||
More impotently the above installation is an extreme security risk if put online as is. | More impotently the above installation is an extreme security risk if put online as is. | ||
It's imperative you secure the MySQL server before putting your servers online. | |||
Please read the following page [[MySQL Security | '''MySQL Security''']] and restrict privileges to any user that has connection access to your server. | Please read the following page [[MySQL Security | '''MySQL Security''']] and restrict privileges to any user that has connection access to your server. | ||
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From the above you have seen how easy it is to install Joomla and make it fully portable. | From the above you have seen how easy it is to install Joomla and make it fully portable. | ||
What may not be apparent from the above is the reason for using icon 3 for Joomla. I have a main server that runs on standard ports hence icon 1 is in use. I installed MediaWiki on a USB memory stick this uses icon 2 | What may not be apparent from the above is the reason for using icon 3 for Joomla. I have a main server that runs on standard ports hence icon 1 is in use. I installed MediaWiki on a USB memory stick this uses icon 2. The next free icon was 3 hence I used that. | ||
While writing this I currently have three independent Uniform Servers running on the same PC. The main server is running as a service and the other two as a standard program. I only mention this to give you some idea of Uniform Server’s capabilities and flexibility. | While writing this I currently have three independent Uniform Servers running on the same PC. The main server is running as a service and the other two as a standard program. I only mention this to give you some idea of Uniform Server’s capabilities and flexibility. | ||