SUMMARY
Below is a step by step installation procedure to install Community Server version 1.1 on OISSite.com servers. Note the installation procedure is only a guideline.
We do not support the Community Server software. If you run into installation problems, you are welcome to use our community forum for peer support or use the support available by the makers of Commumity Server at http://communityserver.org/i/support.aspx
DETAILS - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A) Enable MS SQL addon in the hosting control panel, if it is not already enabled. To avoid any conflicts, we would highly recommend using a fresh database for the application install.
B) Download Community Server 1.1 from http://communityserver.org
C) Unzip the content on your computer.
D) Enable the web installer.
- Open \Web\Installer\default.aspxE) Upload the files and directories using FTP to a directory of your choice. We will use /CS (on the webserver) for this walkthrough.
- Change the following line
bool INSTALLER_ENABLED = false;
to
bool INSTALLER_ENABLED = true;
F) Setup the /CS subfolder as an IIS Application.
- Navigate to the Web Application Tool in the hosting control panel. (http://cp.oissite.com:8086)G) Activate the web installer by navigating to http://YourHostedDomainName.com/CS/installer/
- Select the directory you uploaded the files. /CS in this example.
- Click Install Application
H) Go through the installer
1. Click next on the 1st pageH) To prevent unauthorized access, remove the /installer directory.
2. Read and agree to the License
3. In the Database Login page- Type in your SQL Server Name, eg. Mssql014. In the Database Instance Screen, select the database you want Community Server to use.
- Check SQL Server Authentication
- Enter your SQL Username
- Enter your SQL user password
5. In the Installation Options Page, Leave all options checked
6. In the Create New Community Page- Type in the Community URL. Use YourHostedDomainName.com/CS in this example7. Done!!
- Enter the username and password you want to use as the administrator
- Check Sample Data, if you wish.
