Unable to install joomla rocketlauncher bundle
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- Katie Dewitz
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I already have an instance of joomla that Go Daddy installed for me into the /joomla directory with an appropriate MySQL database. I've created portions of my intended site in that directory/database.
Because I want to try a new, complex Joomla template (Crystalline), I thought it would be best to use the Rocketlaucher bundle with Joomla and the new template. I am trying to install this second instance of Joomla into a directory I named /crystalline. I created a new MySQL database named joomlacrystal before beginning the installation process. This database is fine in so far as the Database Configuration of the install generates no errors (i.e., Joomla can find the database).
When I attempt to install Joomla through my web browser (Google Chrome) and stipulate that the sample data should be installed in the final step, I get the error message: The XML response that was returned from the server is invalid. I've tried the various fixes noted in the Joomla help site (e.g., check permissions, create empty configuration.php file, etc.) with no success.
Finally I decided to try skipping the installation of the sample data. But when I skip installing the sample data in the final step, I get these error messages:
Undefined index: DBtype in .../crystalline/installation/installer/models/model.php on line 764.
Fatal error: Call to undefined method JException: getNullDate() in .../crystalline/installation/installer/helper.php on line 290.
Any solutions you can suggest will be GREATLY appreciated. I'm a newbie who's been struggling with this for two days now! These problems are just WAY beyond my capabilities..........
Thanks!!! Katie
p.s. I've tried redownloading the rocketlauncher, reuploding, reunzipping, etc. Again, no success.
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- Bruce Valle
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Since that you mentioned to go daddy for sure it's a issue from their side, anyway I could be glad to help you, if you like send me a PM with the go daddy access and I will make the installation for you, and I will explain to you what is wrong.
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- universal
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Bruce Valle wrote:
Since that you mentioned to go daddy for sure it's a issue from their side, anyway I could be glad to help you, if you like send me a PM with the go daddy access and I will make the installation for you, and I will explain to you what is wrong.This was of no help to me since you decided to take you solution offline? I am stuck with this for over 2 hours now...
Regards
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- JEM
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The RL is only for a clean install, clean directory, clean DB.
For quick reference:
NOTE!!!
The Rocket Launcher is for a fresh install ONLY.
It contains a complete version of the latest Joomla release, the template, extensions, and all the sample data you see in the demo. Note: Never use the Rocket Launcher without the Sample Data!
Kevin DuCommun wrote:The RocketLauncher should never be used unless the sample data is installed. The whole point of the RocketLauncher is to give users a way to get up and running quickly by replicating the demo. All of this is accomplished with the use of the database information in the sample data sql.
Without installing sample data, the RocketLauncher is not only the same as a default joomla install with no sample data, but it will actually be badly broken as the launcher contains all of the files and directories for the extensions used in the demo, but none of the database information will be present.
This means that if a user installs the RocketLauncher, but does not install the sample data, most of the extensions will not work as they won’t be detected by joomla, and attempting to install them will cause errors and fail because while Joomla doesn't see them, the directories and files are there.
Basically, there is nothing to gain by using the RocketLauncher without the sample data, and it will cause a whole lot of issues down the road.
www.rockettheme.com/forum/index.php?f=15...04899&rb_v=viewtopic
You can not use the Rocket Launcher in an existing install of Joomla. If you already have an existing install of Joomla, you will need to apply the template file to it.
In addition to the template file, you’ll need to download and install the extensions for the template. These can also be found in the download area for the template.
Unzip the Rocket Launcher.
A) Install in the root. FTP the contents of the folder to, depending on your platform, public_html or httdocs
Install in a folder. FTP the folder and its contents to, depending on your platform, public_html or httdocs
Note: You can name the folder to anything you like. The default name of the folder is the template name. So you may want to change it to something more friendly, e.g., ‘site’ ‘cms’, etc.
Alternately, you can upload the zipped RL package and extract it on your server through the control panel.
Note: If you have this option, it’s the way to go. It’s much faster to upload a zipped file and extract it on the server than it is to upload a few thousand files. There are also a few other advantages; doing so eliminates the possibility of a file getting missed or corrupted in the upload, sometime what seems to be a good transfer will produce a file not found’ error later on, and this also prevents any strange file permission changes.
As host control panels vary, specific instructions can’t be included here, but you’re sure to find instruction or help in your host’s tutorials, FAQs, or by contacting their support department.
Before you start, you’ll need to create a database on your server.
This is done through your host’s control panel through phpMyAdmin, or the interface used for creating databases. As host control panels vary, specific instructions can’t be included here, but you’re sure to find instruction or help in your host’s tutorials, FAQs, or by contacting their support department.
Once you’ve uploaded the Rocket Launcher files and created a database, browse to the folder,
If it’s in the root:
Ex: www.mysite.com/template_directory_name
If it’s in a folder:
Ex: www.mysite.com/template_directory_name
You don't have to navigate to the installation folder, if Joomla hasn't been installed yet, it will navigate to the install directory automatically. (How cool is that?!)
If it’s in the root:
Note: It's a really simple point, but don't be confused by the ' www.mysite.com/ ' replace 'mysite.com' with your site's URL, for example, here it would be www.rockettheme.com/
If it’s in a folder:
Note: It's a really simple point, but don't be confused by the ' www.mysite.com/ ' replace 'mysite.com' with your site's URL, AND ‘template_directory_name’ with the name of the template directory for example, here it would be www.rockettheme.com/ template_directory_name
The installation screen will appear.
Screen 1:
Choose language
Screen 2:
Pre-installation Check
Screen 3:
License
Screen 4:
You’ll need the following info to make the database connection with Joomla:
Host Name
Username (for the database you’ve created)
Password (for the database you’ve created)
Database Name (for the database you’ve created)
Screen 5:
You can skip this and use an FTP client
Screen6:
Site Name: This will appear in the title bar of your browser.
Your e-mail: the address you want to use to receive mail from the site
Password: this is for the admin login for Joomla, it can be different than the DB password.
Install Sample Data?
If you want to replicate the site with all the sample content, click on ‘Install Sample Data’.
But remember, while this might be OK, for a stock install of Joomla, with the Rocket Launcher, the sample data is a must.
Screen 7:
You’ll be prompted to delete or rename the installation directory.
Before you can view the site or login as administrator, you’ll need to browse to the directory in your FTP client or CP and do so. - Thanks,
jim
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- Cyberics
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Hi, clear story.
I removed an older Joomla installation by deleting all the folders and the database.
Then I used the rocketlauncher version from Mynxx. Extracted the files. Uploaded them with Filezilla. Created new database. But when the files are uploaded and I go to www.mysite.com , I go immediately to the last screen that I have to remove the installation directory.
So screen 1 to screen 6 as mentioned here, are skipped. So therefore no Tables in the database, etc,
Do I need to remove more from the old installation?
Thanks.
Peter.
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- Cyberics
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Added: I am not able to use the Mynxx template and extensions, because I don't have Joomla running...(No database or log -in. )
So I really need to use the rocketlaunch version, but as mentioned, that does not work when I removed all the files and dirs and database.. Help is much appreciated.
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- prim
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Also make sure you are using a good editor that do not add junk to the files. The junk might even be spaces at the end or the beginning of the file and things like that.
Always save as UTF-8 and if you get odd errors, please try clearing the Joomla cache and if needed the cache of the server or browser. - Please reply with a direct link to the issue & create a new thread for each new issue.
A template is only as good as the content that goes into it
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