Joomla 1.5 fresh install help Please
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- Julian Campbell
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Hello
I have posted the following to the Joomla forums, but think more help the better, plus, you guys reply quicker
I have just uploaded the Joomla 1.5 files to create a new site and just need a hand please with the following
1) CONFIG.PHP - While installing Joomla, Config.php was unwritable - there was a message to say this was ok and there would be new config.php settings given to create a new file at stage 7 of the process, this didnt happen so I'm thinking config.php is not yet writable. How do I fix this please.
2) CHMOD - While using Filezilla, I want to ensure that all files needed to create my site are writeable, now I could go in and set them all to 777, but I'm sure this isnt write, what files should I set to 777 for best results?
Thanks all
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- JEM
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Since you haven't gotten too far, I start over rather than going through all the files and folders checking / adjusting positions.
This time around, I'd upload the zipped Rocket Launcher to the site and extract it on the server through your host's control panel to the root or folder you plan to work on it from.
That way you can avoid any strange permission changes that may take place when you FTP the files.
This will also help you avoid any missing or corrupt files.
As far as the CONFIG-PHP , I've only had to deal with that once, and to be honest, I can't remember if the file downloaded automatically or if you have to copy the code and create the file manually.
These may help though.
forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?p=1928638
forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=429&t=201983 - Thanks,
jim
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- Julian Campbell
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Thanks again Jem
Ok, I will delete the Joomla install from my server
When I install a Rocket Laucher package, do I not need to install Joomla first or is this all included in the RT launcher?
Thanks again
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- Yves
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Julian Campbell wrote:
When I install a Rocket Laucher package, do I not need to install Joomla first or is this all included in the RT launcher?
No need to install Joomla first, it's included in the RT Launcher. - Yves
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- Julian Campbell
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Ah thanks Yves, just noticed that during the download
I'm thinking the rocket launcher will include the extensions also, is this right
I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out, my first launcher experience
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- Julian Campbell
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Thanks again, are there any guides / FAQ'S for rocket launcher at all
I mean, my next question is, can I just upload to my server using Filezilla in my normal way to Httpdocs?
also, are file permissions pre set to 777, or is this a manual job
So many new questions
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- JEM
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www.rockettheme.com/joomla-tutorials
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. Whether or not you decide to install the sample data is up to you. If you want to replicate the demo site, use it, if you want a clean install of Joomla with the template applied, don’t use it.
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’.
If you don’t want to install the sample data, click next, a prompt will appear confirming that you want to skip.
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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- One Church
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- I want to replicate a Demo site and installed Rocket Launcher to do so but without installing the sample data. I wasn't aware this was needed. Now I do not have access to any modules or extensions. Is it possible to install the sample data now? All of the files and modules, etc. are on the Host Server but I cannot access them via the site's backend.
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- JEM
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Sorry, you really need to start over, there is no way to install the data afterwards, and running the RL with no sample data will most likely cause you problems down the road.
www.rockettheme.com/forum/index.php?f=15...04899&rb_v=viewtopic
www.rockettheme.com/forum/index.php?f=15..._v=viewtopic#p321320 - Thanks,
jim
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