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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | + | Some hosting companies offer script installers for commonly used website software such as Joomla!. This allows someone to Install Joomla! on a hosting server easily. There is no need to create a database, upload files or configure the programs for use. All things are done by these "Auto Installers" with a small amount of interaction. This article covers two of the most commonly offered automatic script installers: | |
− | This article covers two | ||
* Fantastico | * Fantastico | ||
* Softaculous | * Softaculous | ||
− | Most | + | Most web host providers have either one of them. |
− | Login to your cPanel account. | + | #Login to your cPanel account. |
− | + | #Then search for one of them in the Category 'Software / Services' and click on its icon or name. | |
== Fantastico == | == Fantastico == | ||
− | # On the left hand side of Fantatsico there is a 'Content Management' Category under which Joomla | + | # On the left hand side of Fantatsico there is a 'Content Management' Category under which Joomla! is there. |
− | # Click on the 'New Installation' Link in the Joomla | + | # Click on the 'New Installation' Link in the Joomla! Overview |
− | # Fill in the various details and Submit. There will be some | + | # Fill in the various details and Submit. There will be some three odd steps. Just keep on clicking Submit! |
Thats it you are done! | Thats it you are done! | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Image:fant.jpg]] |
== Softaculous == | == Softaculous == | ||
− | # In Softaculous there is a 'Portals/CMS' Category. Collapse the category and Joomla will be there. Softaculous supports only the latest | + | # In Softaculous there is a 'Portals/CMS' Category. Collapse the category and Joomla will be there. Softaculous supports only the latest version of Joomla. |
# You will see an 'Install' TAB, Click it | # You will see an 'Install' TAB, Click it | ||
# Fill in the various details. You will have an option to import Sample Data. This smaple data is the Sample Data given in Joomla. | # Fill in the various details. You will have an option to import Sample Data. This smaple data is the Sample Data given in Joomla. | ||
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Thats it you are done, Softaculous take only one step. | Thats it you are done, Softaculous take only one step. | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Image:Soft.jpg]] |
Its really fast to install and update using Auto Installers. | Its really fast to install and update using Auto Installers. | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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* [http://www.netenberg.com Fantastico] | * [http://www.netenberg.com Fantastico] | ||
* [http://www.softaculous.com Softaculous] | * [http://www.softaculous.com Softaculous] | ||
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+ | <noinclude>[[Category:FAQ]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Installation FAQ]][[Category:Installation]]</noinclude> |
Latest revision as of 02:41, 5 November 2018
Overview[edit]
Some hosting companies offer script installers for commonly used website software such as Joomla!. This allows someone to Install Joomla! on a hosting server easily. There is no need to create a database, upload files or configure the programs for use. All things are done by these "Auto Installers" with a small amount of interaction. This article covers two of the most commonly offered automatic script installers:
- Fantastico
- Softaculous
Most web host providers have either one of them.
- Login to your cPanel account.
- Then search for one of them in the Category 'Software / Services' and click on its icon or name.
Fantastico[edit]
- On the left hand side of Fantatsico there is a 'Content Management' Category under which Joomla! is there.
- Click on the 'New Installation' Link in the Joomla! Overview
- Fill in the various details and Submit. There will be some three odd steps. Just keep on clicking Submit!
Thats it you are done!
Softaculous[edit]
- In Softaculous there is a 'Portals/CMS' Category. Collapse the category and Joomla will be there. Softaculous supports only the latest version of Joomla.
- You will see an 'Install' TAB, Click it
- Fill in the various details. You will have an option to import Sample Data. This smaple data is the Sample Data given in Joomla.
- After completing the Details click on Submit.
Thats it you are done, Softaculous take only one step.
Its really fast to install and update using Auto Installers.