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====== Software Installation ====== | ====== Software Installation ====== | ||
- | This section of the User Manual is intended for use ONLY if you are installing a FRESH LICENSE | + | This section of the User Manual is intended for use ONLY if you are installing a FRESH COPY of the software on your domain. If you are upgrading an existing |
- | <tip n c> NOTE: There are some exceptions to this. Older versions of GeoClassifieds and GeoAuctions may require a fresh installation to be run. However, if you are upgrading (or updating) your software, you should first proceed to the " | + | <tip n c> NOTE: There are some exceptions to this. Older versions of GeoClassifieds and GeoAuctions may require a fresh installation to be run. However, if you are upgrading (or updating) your software, you should first proceed to the [[update/ |
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This is an Internet based software accessible through the Internet using a browser window, such as IE or Firefox. Therefore, the software' | This is an Internet based software accessible through the Internet using a browser window, such as IE or Firefox. Therefore, the software' | ||
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+ | ===== Installation Instructions ===== | ||
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+ | There are actually 2 different methods for installing the software, you can use either one depending on your preferences. | ||
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+ | * [[installation/ | ||
+ | * [[installation/ | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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+ | Use one of the links above for instructions specific for that installation method. | ||
===== Database Setup ===== | ===== Database Setup ===== | ||
- | The software' | + | The software' |
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- | Your host should provide you with everything you need to set up a database. If you have any questions about setting up a database for your domain, please contact your host. Every host is a little different with respect to the steps required to set up a database on their servers. But, most hosts provide you with a Control Panel which includes a MySQL management tool. You do not have to be concerned with creating tables or inserting any data into the database. You only need to have a database available and a user assigned to that database. | + | Your host should provide you with everything you need to create and set up a database. If you have any questions about setting up a database for your domain, please contact your host. Every host is a little different with respect to the steps required to set up a database on their servers. But, most hosts provide you with a Control Panel which includes a MySQL management tool. You do not have to be concerned with creating tables or inserting any data into the database. You only need to have a database available and a user assigned to that database. |
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When creating the database, some key things to remember are: | When creating the database, some key things to remember are: | ||
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* When giving your database a name, make note of the " | * When giving your database a name, make note of the " | ||
* You will usually need to create a user for that database. (Note that some hosts will have you create a user first and then they will automatically create a database for that user.) Once the user has been created be sure to assign the user to your database. Most importantly, | * You will usually need to create a user for that database. (Note that some hosts will have you create a user first and then they will automatically create a database for that user.) Once the user has been created be sure to assign the user to your database. Most importantly, | ||
* When setting up the database, your host should display for you the database host name. This is typically " | * When setting up the database, your host should display for you the database host name. This is typically " | ||
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Example: mysql23.secureserver.com | Example: mysql23.secureserver.com | ||
<tip n c>NOTE: You will need to make note of these entries, as you will be entering them into the software' | <tip n c>NOTE: You will need to make note of these entries, as you will be entering them into the software' | ||
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- | ===== Download your software from the Client Area ===== | ||
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- | As a customer of Geodesic Solutions, you will have access to your own personal client area on our site that allows you to access and download your software and available updates any time, day or night. Once your order is placed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the " | ||
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- | Next, click on the "View & Download" | ||
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- | You will now see a screen similar to the one below. | ||
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- | Depending upon how comfortable you are with uploading files, you will need to select the appropriate " | ||
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- | FULL INSTALL - WIZARD " | ||
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- | We strongly recommend downloading and running the "FULL INSTALL - WIZARD" | ||
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- | FULL INSTALL - ZIPPED " | ||
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- | If you would like to have more control over the FTP process you can download and run the " | ||
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- | www.YourDomain.com/ | ||
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- | Follow the steps in the browser window until you have completed the install. Then, access your Client Area on Geodesic Solutions site to obtain the license key you will need to enter into the software' | ||
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- | <tip n c>NOTE: As we make new releases of the software available in the " | ||