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Saturday, May 24, 2008

How to install Joomla on your computer

Joomla is a free, open source content management system. This powerful tool allows web developer to install a professional look and feature rich website in a fraction of the time needed if you have to code the web from scratch.

Things you need


Steps
  1. Install Wamp server (just accept the default configuration)
  2. Unzip Joomla to C:\wamp\www\joomla
  3. Start Wamp server (there will be an icon at the system tray)
  4. Open up your browser and type in http://localhost/joomla and this will start the installation process
Installing process
Use the following values when prompted
  • Host Name = localhost
  • MySQL User Name = root
  • MySQL Password = leave it blank (if you never put any password during wamp installation)
  • MySQL Database Name = anything you like (eg Joomla)
  • Tick install sample data
  • Site name = whatever you want to call your site (eg my first Joomla).
  • Important!! --> Change the password for administrator, you need this!!
  • Delete the installation folder when prompted
  • Click view site and there you go!! your first Joomla site is up and running locally
Hope this help, if there's anything unclear please inform me :)


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