help install php forum

post_break · 08-February-06, 10:34 PM

I was curious if anyone could hold my hand and help me setup a dummy phpbb forum. I have the files uploaded on a server I just dont know what to do from here. I have a crappy free plan with a domain and no FTP use... so yeah it took forever to get the files on there. Any help would be much appreciated.

Peng Lord · 09-February-06, 06:51 AM

If it's not your server, it likely doesn't support PHP, as it is a server side control to enable PHP and most free hosts seldom do more than the bare necesities. What is the host, might be able to help you better?

Bionic · 09-February-06, 08:22 AM

There are some free sites out there that will give you PHP-enabled servers. They tend to stink as far as uptime and ads on the site, but if you are just trying PHP out you might give one of those a shot.
To check if your server is running php, create a new text document called phpinfo.php
then use this code:

PHP Code:

  <?php

// Show all information, defaults to INFO_ALL

phpinfo();

// Show just the module information.

// phpinfo(8) yields identical results.

phpinfo(INFO_MODULES);

?>

Save it and upload it to your root public_html directory, then navigate there with your browser

post_break · 09-February-06, 11:55 AM

Well this the plan I have. I have gotten to the part where it asks for my info on the database and ect. You can see it here.
This is the plan I have. http://www.100webspace.com/signup.html

Bionic · 09-February-06, 12:01 PM

Pretty much you just need to run that installation... The defaults will work, mostly. You might need to change your Database Server/hostname. You should be able to find this info from the email your host sent out with your account activation. You can name your database whatever you want. The database username and pass might be provided by your host. You can configure the Admin fields (lower third of the page) with whatever you'd like.

Also, I can't remember, but you might have to log into your host and create the MySQL database first (before doing the PHP install)

grue · 09-February-06, 12:12 PM

Yeah, you do have to create the database first and set an admin account for it. Once that's done, should be easy going. If you can't log into the database, make sure you have to host set up correctly in the host field on the install form. I just did this for my company, and once I got all the database settings correct, it worked like a charm.

Grue

Foe · 12-February-06, 07:19 AM

PHPBB kind of sucks. It has a lot of problems, and is easily hacked. But here is a tutorial that will help with setup: PHPBB.

There are other types of free forums that are much eaiser, user friendly and are not so vulnerable to being hacked.

eZe · 12-February-06, 09:14 AM

Actually phpbb is not that bad, all you have to do is keep it up to date, then you should have no hacking problems. Of course you can always put some personal protection things in place (htaccess for the /admin/ directory etc).

Dthreap · 12-February-06, 03:21 PM

phpbb does have a nice amount of problems like Foe said. There are a few Perl scripts out the that can be used to easily dos a phpbb site( wont go into how they work tho). On the site myself and two friend are setting up were using punbb. you can get punbb at www.punbb.org, and check out this site(thats if your looking for some good hosting) http://www.hosting.syi.cc/services.php im getting my hosting from there and its quite nice.

post_break · 13-February-06, 11:04 AM

Well everything is up and it is running fine. I will have to step up the security eventually if I get too much traffic. I managed to switch the default template to one that wasnt installed and all hell broke loose. I had to reinstall.

I think I may switch to that hosting... very cheap and nice.

Dthreap · 13-February-06, 02:04 PM

Alright, If you need need any help with anything when/if you get that hosting just msg me on msn or somthing at dthreap9[at]gmail(dot)com (I put that like that so my emial doesnt get added to anymore mailing lists

)

THRiLL KiLL · 01-March-06, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by post_break


	Well this the plan I have. I have gotten to the part where it asks for my info on the database and ect. You can see it here. This is the plan I have. http://www.100webspace.com/signup.html

i like that site... they host my signatures and support php

post_break · 01-March-06, 05:42 PM

yeah it has a lot of bandwith for a free site. My site is up and running for now. http://ryapfl9.coconia.net

08-February-06, 10:34 PM		#1 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	help install php forum I was curious if anyone could hold my hand and help me setup a dummy phpbb forum. I have the files uploaded on a server I just dont know what to do from here. I have a crappy free plan with a domain and no FTP use... so yeah it took forever to get the files on there. Any help would be much appreciated.

09-February-06, 08:22 AM		#3 (permalink)
Bionic Apex Tech Maniac	There are some free sites out there that will give you PHP-enabled servers. They tend to stink as far as uptime and ads on the site, but if you are just trying PHP out you might give one of those a shot. To check if your server is running php, create a new text document called phpinfo.php then use this code: PHP Code: `<?php // Show all information, defaults to INFO_ALL phpinfo(); // Show just the module information. // phpinfo(8) yields identical results. phpinfo(INFO_MODULES); ?>` Save it and upload it to your root public_html directory, then navigate there with your browser Last edited by Bionic; 09-February-06 at 08:28 AM.

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09-February-06, 06:51 AM		#2 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	If it's not your server, it likely doesn't support PHP, as it is a server side control to enable PHP and most free hosts seldom do more than the bare necesities. What is the host, might be able to help you better?

09-February-06, 11:55 AM		#4 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	Well this the plan I have. I have gotten to the part where it asks for my info on the database and ect. You can see it here. This is the plan I have. http://www.100webspace.com/signup.html

09-February-06, 12:01 PM		#5 (permalink)
Bionic Apex Tech Maniac	Pretty much you just need to run that installation... The defaults will work, mostly. You might need to change your Database Server/hostname. You should be able to find this info from the email your host sent out with your account activation. You can name your database whatever you want. The database username and pass might be provided by your host. You can configure the Admin fields (lower third of the page) with whatever you'd like. Also, I can't remember, but you might have to log into your host and create the MySQL database first (before doing the PHP install)

09-February-06, 12:12 PM		#6 (permalink)
grue Apex Techie I	Yeah, you do have to create the database first and set an admin account for it. Once that's done, should be easy going. If you can't log into the database, make sure you have to host set up correctly in the host field on the install form. I just did this for my company, and once I got all the database settings correct, it worked like a charm. Grue

12-February-06, 07:19 AM		#7 (permalink)
Foe Apex Tech God	PHPBB kind of sucks. It has a lot of problems, and is easily hacked. But here is a tutorial that will help with setup: PHPBB. There are other types of free forums that are much eaiser, user friendly and are not so vulnerable to being hacked.

12-February-06, 09:14 AM		#8 (permalink)
eZe Apex Techie I	Actually phpbb is not that bad, all you have to do is keep it up to date, then you should have no hacking problems. Of course you can always put some personal protection things in place (htaccess for the /admin/ directory etc).

12-February-06, 03:21 PM		#9 (permalink)
Dthreap Apex Techie Lite	phpbb does have a nice amount of problems like Foe said. There are a few Perl scripts out the that can be used to easily dos a phpbb site( wont go into how they work tho). On the site myself and two friend are setting up were using punbb. you can get punbb at www.punbb.org, and check out this site(thats if your looking for some good hosting) http://www.hosting.syi.cc/services.php im getting my hosting from there and its quite nice.

13-February-06, 11:04 AM		#10 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	Well everything is up and it is running fine. I will have to step up the security eventually if I get too much traffic. I managed to switch the default template to one that wasnt installed and all hell broke loose. I had to reinstall. I think I may switch to that hosting... very cheap and nice.

13-February-06, 02:04 PM		#11 (permalink)
Dthreap Apex Techie Lite	Alright, If you need need any help with anything when/if you get that hosting just msg me on msn or somthing at dthreap9[at]gmail(dot)com (I put that like that so my emial doesnt get added to anymore mailing lists )

01-March-06, 05:42 PM		#13 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	yeah it has a lot of bandwith for a free site. My site is up and running for now. http://ryapfl9.coconia.net