Installation Instructions
We created an installation for dummies guide if this seems a little confusing.
Requirements:
Linux/Apache server*
PHP4+
MySQL 3.23+
FTP application (Mac: Cyberduck / PC: Filezilla)
* Apache on Windows is not supported
Web browser: we recommend Firefox and Safari or any modern browser is best for the backend. Internet Explorer will work but is not recommended.
Before you begin:
You will need to have the connection information to your MySQL database. If you don't have this information you should check your webhost control panel or ask your webhost. You should have the following information:
- database host
- database name
- database username
- database password
Once you have all of the above you are ready.
Uploading Files:
Usuing your FTP application, upload the contents of the indexhibit folder into the desired folder on your site - in most cases this will probably be the root folder of your website (consult your webhost if you aren't sure where to upload files).
Find the 'files' and 'gimgs' folders and change their permissions to 777 (the gimgs folder is inside of the files folder). Inside the 'ndxz-studio' folder change the 'config' folder permissions as well to 777.
Installing:
Next, direct your browser to your_site/ndxz-studio/install.php
- select your language and submit
- if you have followed all the previous steps you will see green X's
- input your site name and your database information and submit
- if all went well, it will tell you to login
When you have completed installation delete the 'install.php' file - you must do this.
Clean URLs:
If you would like "clean urls" for your site here is a tutorial on the subject.
If you experience further problems you can ask for assistance in the forum (registration required).
Additionally, if you are unable to install Indexhibit, we offer an installation only service for 35 euros.