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Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 19:23 Post subject: Creating Forums

Hi Folks,

What is the easiest way of creating a forum online? The missus has webspace for the Guide unit she runs and wishes to have a private forum so the guides can chat about events etc ....

I have a basic knowledge of webspace, ftp and frontpage... but its only basic.

Any ideas??

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markymoan · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 19:55 Post subject:

Chris, I can send you the login details for my server so you can take a gander at the database, also if you want I can give you admin access so you can look at the forum control panel Wink

PS. free ones are pants
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Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 20:02 Post subject:

Is phpbb not a free one? There is plenty of webspace available just need to know how to install it in simple terms Rolling Eyes

markymoan · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 20:06 Post subject:

I meant the ones with free hosting Embarassed

Try here for info on installing
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documentation/
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dxmedia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 20:41 Post subject:

It's dead easy to set up a phpbb - I can do one from scratch in about 5 mins (aint that right 666 Very Happy

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You need a server with SQL, create a database - record the details (login name, password, database name...) drag the phpbb folder to the server, run the installation process, then delete a couple of files...

Bingo one forum - it's literally that easy.

You NEED to have access to a server with SQL (any version) and PHP installed - all of it is free software.
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Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 20:54 Post subject:

And... you lost me Rolling Eyes

How can I find out if the server has SQL and PHP?

dxmedia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:19 Post subject:

Is it your sever or a hosted one? If it's hosted have a look on their homepage and the package you've got and it'll say if pho and sql are provided. If it's your own server - just install them.
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Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:24 Post subject:

The webspace is registered with Sturgessnet who from memory use DSVR. The guy who runs sturgesssnet is currently sunning himself in Spain and isnt back for a couple of weeks so I cant ask him Rolling Eyes

markymoan · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:28 Post subject:

Just log in to the server, if its cpanel all the info will be there.
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dxmedia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:32 Post subject:

Looks like that's Demon (in a round about kinda way), so it'll either be windows or linux servers which are doing the hosting (your choice). The difference packages will have different applications installed - the cheap cheap one having nothing but webspace, and pay a little more and then server technologies will be added.

You'll need to speak to your guy with the host, but I'd be supprised if it didn't have php and sql - the only issue is the amount of concurrent databases which you can have on the host - a decent package and there won't be an issue - a cheapie and there might be a limit (every individiaul forum requires 1 database)

Your guy should be able to tell you about the above though....
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Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:34 Post subject:

Looks like I will have to wait till he is back... as its for the guides the space/service is virtually free so im not going to bother him on his hols Laughing

dxmedia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:37 Post subject:

Chris B · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:46 Post subject:

All I have is a user and password for the ftp side of things... Question

markymoan · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:50 Post subject:

I get a pretty screen with lots of buttons to play with Cool

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dxmedia · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 21:55 Post subject: