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</noinclude>==Extract and Upload the {{ucfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} Archive== | </noinclude>==Extract and Upload the {{ucfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} Archive== | ||
Once the {{lcfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} archive has been downloaded, it will need to be uploaded and extracted before the {{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|upgrader|installer}}|installer}} can be executed. There are two methods for this step. | Once the {{lcfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} archive has been downloaded, it will need to be uploaded and extracted before the {{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|upgrader|installer}}|installer}} can be executed. Wherever the files are extracted -- that's where your forum will be located. | ||
There are two methods for this step. Choose a method depending on the tools you have available, and what you feel comfortable with. You may use an FTP client (be sure to upload in binary) or the tools your host provides from your account's control panel. | |||
For more information on the control panel supplied by your hosting service, please see the documentation provided by your hosting service. For more information on FTP, please see [[FTP - How do I use FTP|How do I use FTP ]] | For more information on the control panel supplied by your hosting service, please see the documentation provided by your hosting service. For more information on FTP, please see [[FTP - How do I use FTP|How do I use FTP ]] | ||
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{{#switch: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}} | {{#switch: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}} | ||
|upgrade | |upgrade | ||
|update=The extracted files from the {{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|large upgrade|small update}}|small update}} pack must be uploaded to the same directory the forum is located, such as /forum/, so that all the files will overwrite the corresponding previous version on the server. | |update=The extracted files from the {{#if: {{{1|}}}|{{#ifeq: {{lcfirst:{{{1}}}}}|upgrade|large upgrade|small update}}|small update}} pack must be uploaded to the same directory where the forum is already located, such as /forum/, so that all the files will overwrite the corresponding previous version on the server. | ||
|#default=SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum | |#default=SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum | ||
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===Uploading Before Extracting=== | ===Uploading Before Extracting=== | ||
Some control panels, such as cPanel, have the ability to extract an archive. This allows for hassle free uploading and extraction of the archive. Once the archive is uploaded, select the extract option to extract the archive to the desired location. | Some control panels, such as cPanel, have the ability to extract an archive. This allows for hassle free uploading and extraction of the archive. Once the archive is uploaded, select the extract option to extract the archive to the desired location -- the directory where you want your forum to be located. | ||
===Extracting Before Uploading=== | ===Extracting Before Uploading=== | ||
If extracting abilities are not available inside the control panel, the archive can be extracted before uploading. Generally, right-clicking the archive and selecting the "Extract All" option will work. The directory structure should be retained when the {{lcfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} archive is extracted, so all files and directories are in the correct places. | If extracting abilities are not available inside the control panel, the archive can be extracted before uploading. Generally, right-clicking the archive and selecting the "Extract All" option will work. The directory structure should be retained when the {{lcfirst:{{{1|install}}}}} archive is extracted, so all files and directories are in the correct places. Afterwards, using an FTP client (set for binary transfer), select all the files and folders and copy them to the directory where you want to locate your forum. | ||
Revision as of 20:48, 10 October 2011
This common text is used in both the install and upgrade articles. 1 numbered parameter, the possible values are:
- install (default)
- upgrade
- update
Extract and Upload the Install Archive
Once the install archive has been downloaded, it will need to be uploaded and extracted before the installer can be executed. Wherever the files are extracted -- that's where your forum will be located.
There are two methods for this step. Choose a method depending on the tools you have available, and what you feel comfortable with. You may use an FTP client (be sure to upload in binary) or the tools your host provides from your account's control panel.
For more information on the control panel supplied by your hosting service, please see the documentation provided by your hosting service. For more information on FTP, please see How do I use FTP
SMF can be uploaded to the site root, or to a directory on the site, such as www.yourdomain.com/forum
Uploading Before Extracting
Some control panels, such as cPanel, have the ability to extract an archive. This allows for hassle free uploading and extraction of the archive. Once the archive is uploaded, select the extract option to extract the archive to the desired location -- the directory where you want your forum to be located.
Extracting Before Uploading
If extracting abilities are not available inside the control panel, the archive can be extracted before uploading. Generally, right-clicking the archive and selecting the "Extract All" option will work. The directory structure should be retained when the install archive is extracted, so all files and directories are in the correct places. Afterwards, using an FTP client (set for binary transfer), select all the files and folders and copy them to the directory where you want to locate your forum.
