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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 of the software on your domain. If you are upgrading an existing license to the latest version, please access the [[update/start]] section of this User Manual.+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 installation to the latest version, please access the [[update/start]] section of this User Manual.
  
    
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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's files are installed on a hosting server (your domain) just as an ordinary static website's files are. Because of this you will be able to view and manage the software from virtually anywhere in the world that offers an Internet access. If you are in need of a hosting service, please visit the "resources" page on our website for some hosting recommendations. This is an Internet based software accessible through the Internet using a browser window, such as IE or Firefox. Therefore, the software's files are installed on a hosting server (your domain) just as an ordinary static website's files are. Because of this you will be able to view and manage the software from virtually anywhere in the world that offers an Internet access. If you are in need of a hosting service, please visit the "resources" page on our website for some hosting recommendations.
  
 +<tip n c>**Note:**  Hostmonster((One of the **recommended hosts** on the resources page on our website.)) does not have IonCube enabled by default on new installations, but it is fairly easy to enable in Hostmonster hosting control panel (cpanel).  They have provided the following tutorial to enable Ioncube:
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 +https://my.hostmonster.com/cgi/help/149 ((If this link does not work, search Hostmonster's Knowledge Base for "ioncube".))
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 ===== Installation Instructions ===== ===== Installation Instructions =====
  
-There are actually 2 different methods for installing the software, you can use either one depending on your preferences.  We recommend using the Wizard Package to install the software as it does some of the work for you.+There are actually 2 different methods for installing the software, you can use either one depending on your preferences.  We recommend using the Wizard Package to install the software as it does some of the work for you and can be a little easier, especially for anyone not familiar with installing web-based software.
  
 Installation method choices: Installation method choices:
-  * [[installation/wizard/start|Fresh Install Wizard]] - recommended method +  * [[installation/wizard/start|Executable Wizard]] - recommended method 
-  * [[installation/zipped/start|Fresh Install Zipped package]]+  * [[installation/zipped/start|Zipped package]] 
 +  * [[http://geodesicsolutions.com/software-services/56-installation-migration/80-professional-installation-service.html|Professional Installation Service]] - We do the work for you!
  
 Use one of the links above for instructions specific for that installation method. Use one of the links above for instructions specific for that installation method.
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 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. 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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 +<tip w c>**IMPORTANT:** The user assigned to the database must have permissions set to "all". These permissions are set on your server (domain's control panel) typically through the same page(s) as used to create your database. Some hosts will automatically set the permission for you when the database is created.</tip>
  
 When creating the database, some key things to remember are: When creating the database, some key things to remember are:
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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's config.php file in a later step.</tip> <tip n c>NOTE: You will need to make note of these entries, as you will be entering them  into the software's config.php file in a later step.</tip>
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