Installation
Digitalus 15 comes with a web based installer to make installing it easier and more trouble free.
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Step 1: Get the source
The first thing you need to do is get the current source code from http://digitaluscms.com/downloads. Then unzip this file, and upload its contents to your server. It is recommended to install this CMS in the root of your public directory (public_html probably), but you can install it in a subdirectory if you prefer. Note that this tutorial assumes you are installing it in the root.
Step 2: Create the database and user
Next create a database for your CMS. The installer will create all of the database tables; just create the empty database.
Then create a user with permissions to: create, drop, select, insert, update, delete, and index.
Step 3: Navigate to the installer
Point your browser to the directory you uploaded the files to. If this is the root then you should point it to http://your-domain.com.
Step 4: Check the system
The first thing you will see is the installer checking the system. If any issues are detected fix them prior to installation.
Step 5: The admin user account
If your server is OK then the installer will prompt you to enter your admin user account information. You will need to enter the main admin user's first + last name, their email address (this will be the username) and their password.
Step 6: The database connection information
Next you will need to enter the database name, the user, and their connection credentials.
Step 7: Install
Once this information is set then click Install Now.
The installer will create the database and configure the site.
Step 8: Delete the install folder
If everything was set up correctly the CMS will prompt you to delete the /install folder.
Now the CMS is installed and ready to use. Go to http://your-domain.com to view the live site and http://your-domain.com/admin to log in and start publishing.
