Friday, 28 December 2007 05:11
Joomla! is
one of the most powerful CMS (Content Management Systems) that has been
released the latest years. Using a CMS, you can easily create a professional
looking web site in no time.
Note: This guide refers to Joomla 1.0.x. If you are using Joomla 1.5.x read my new guide How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
Step 1 – Apache, php & mysql
First of
all you will need an Apache Server with PHP and Mysql support. Normally you
should install those services partially, but it would be much easier to install
a program called wamp, that will run all these services automatically. You can
download wamp from here.
After
having installed wamp on your PC, run your firefox or internet explorer and
type http://localhost ! The following page
should open:
Step 2 – Database creation
On the left
down corner of the page, under “Your aliases” title, click on the phpmyadmin
link. Phpmyadmin is a powerful web application that enables you to administrate
your mysql databases. Joomla! needs a mysql database to store its data etc., so
we will have to create one ! On the “Create new database” field in the center
column enter “Joomla” and hit the “Create” button.
Step 3 – Downloading and installing Joomla!
Download
Joomla! version 1.0.13 from their official website and extract the files in the
“C:\wamp\www\” folder or in “C:\wamp\www\project”
(we will use the second folder for our example) and open http://localhost/project/ from your web
browser.
The
following screen should appear:
Hit on the
Next button and a “GNU/GPL License” screen will appear, hit next once again and
start with the first step of the installation. Fill the fields as shown on the
below screenshot. Attention ! Leave the password field empty, since the root
user has no password by default on the wamp server.
If everything is done correctly you will be
asked to enter your web site name on the second step.
The
installation should be finished by now. The only thing you have to do is to
completely erase the “Installation” folder and enter the administration page to
create your articles etc.
Step 4 – Changing your site template
To give a
professional look to your web site you will have to find a professional looking
template. Designing one by yourself is not suggested, since it’s a very
difficult process for a beginner (nevertheless, a guide on how to create a
Joomla! template will be added soon).
First of
all you will have to find a well designed template. You will find many free
templates on the web, but if you really need something special, I would suggest
you to buy one from rockettheme.com or gavick.com.
Once you
‘ve downloaded the desired template, you will have to install it on your web
site through the Joomla! admin panel. As shown on the image below.
Hit the
Search button, find your template’s file and upload it by clicking on the
“Upload File and Install” button.
In the
template manager you can manage the installed templates. The newly installed
template can be found there. You will have to enable it by choosing it and
hitting the “Default” button.
Your new
layout is almost ready. The only thing left now is to change some images on
your new template. You will have to design your personal logo etc. You can find
many tutorials if you search on google on “How to design a logo using
photoshop”. Give it a shot !
Step 5 – Adding Sections and Categories
To create a
nice web site you have to organize your sections and categories on a handy way
that will enable the users to find what they need. You can add as many sections
and categories you want from the Section Manager and the Category Manager in
the administration panel. I strongly believe that it is not something special
and difficult to do but for those who will encounter problems I have found some
useful resources.
Building
and Managing Joomla Web Site
Adding Sections and
Categories
Step 6 – Creating your menu
Joomla!
gives you the opportunity to create four kinds of menus. Mainmenu, othermenu,
topmenu, usermenu. It depends on your template which menu you will modify and
use.
The
creation of specific menu items can be a little bit complicated for newbies on
Joomla! In the official site you can find many relative articles that will
guide you on how to create and modify various kinds of menus. We suggest the
following
http://help.joomla.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,253/
Adding a Menu Entry
for a Single Article
Adding a Menu Entry for a List
Adding a Menu Entry for a Component
Step 7 – Launching the Site !
Your web
site should be ready by now ! The only thing that is left now is to purchase a
web server and upload your page there. Of course we suggest you Dreamhost !
Have fun!
Step 1 – Apache, php & mysql
First of
all you will need an Apache Server with PHP and Mysql support. Normally you
should install those services partially, but it would be much easier to install
a program called wamp, that will run all these services automatically. You can
download wamp from here.
After
having installed wamp on your PC, run your firefox or internet explorer and
type http://localhost ! The following page
should open:
Step 2 – Database creation
On the left
down corner of the page, under “Your aliases” title, click on the phpmyadmin
link. Phpmyadmin is a powerful web application that enables you to administrate
your mysql databases. Joomla! needs a mysql database to store its data etc., so
we will have to create one ! On the “Create new database” field in the center
column enter “Joomla” and hit the “Create” button.
Step 3 – Downloading and installing Joomla!
Download
Joomla! version 1.0.13 from their official website and extract the files in the
“C:\wamp\www\” folder or in “C:\wamp\www\project”
(we will use the second folder for our example) and open http://localhost/project/ from your web
browser.
The
following screen should appear:
Hit on the
Next button and a “GNU/GPL License” screen will appear, hit next once again and
start with the first step of the installation. Fill the fields as shown on the
below screenshot. Attention ! Leave the password field empty, since the root
user has no password by default on the wamp server.
If everything is done correctly you will be
asked to enter your web site name on the second step.
The
installation should be finished by now. The only thing you have to do is to
completely erase the “Installation” folder and enter the administration page to
create your articles etc.
Step 4 – Changing your site template
To give a
professional look to your web site you will have to find a professional looking
template. Designing one by yourself is not suggested, since it’s a very
difficult process for a beginner (nevertheless, a guide on how to create a
Joomla! template will be added soon).
First of
all you will have to find a well designed template. You will find many free
templates on the web, but if you really need something special, I would suggest
you to buy one from rockettheme.com or gavick.com.
Once you
‘ve downloaded the desired template, you will have to install it on your web
site through the Joomla! admin panel. As shown on the image below.
Hit the
Search button, find your template’s file and upload it by clicking on the
“Upload File and Install” button.
In the
template manager you can manage the installed templates. The newly installed
template can be found there. You will have to enable it by choosing it and
hitting the “Default” button.
Your new
layout is almost ready. The only thing left now is to change some images on
your new template. You will have to design your personal logo etc. You can find
many tutorials if you search on google on “How to design a logo using
photoshop”. Give it a shot !
Step 5 – Adding Sections and Categories
To create a
nice web site you have to organize your sections and categories on a handy way
that will enable the users to find what they need. You can add as many sections
and categories you want from the Section Manager and the Category Manager in
the administration panel. I strongly believe that it is not something special
and difficult to do but for those who will encounter problems I have found some
useful resources.
Building
and Managing Joomla Web Site
Adding Sections and
Categories
Step 6 – Creating your menu
Joomla!
gives you the opportunity to create four kinds of menus. Mainmenu, othermenu,
topmenu, usermenu. It depends on your template which menu you will modify and
use.
The
creation of specific menu items can be a little bit complicated for newbies on
Joomla! In the official site you can find many relative articles that will
guide you on how to create and modify various kinds of menus. We suggest the
following
http://help.joomla.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,253/
Adding a Menu Entry
for a Single Article
Adding a Menu Entry for a List
Adding a Menu Entry for a Component
Step 7 – Launching the Site !
Your web
site should be ready by now ! The only thing that is left now is to purchase a
web server and upload your page there. Of course we suggest you Dreamhost !
Have fun!
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Tell us what seems complicated to you and we'll help you ! It would be better to start a new topic on our forums and discuss there about it.. 
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September 17, 2008
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joomla learning....
this is not that much easy to learn if we follow ur way.please provide efficient way to learn joomla.
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October 13, 2008
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This guide is just a quick start how to. The efficient way is to start reading 
Joomla Installation Manual
Joomla Beginners
Joomla Installation Manual
Joomla Beginners
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October 14, 2008
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please answer me
i am learning the web development and design at these days , and i developed small system by PHP an AJAX but i need to design it how i can do that by joomla , the system is ready but it need to design how i can enter it to joomla and design it ???
i was download joomla 1.5.7
Thank you
With Regards
Noor
i was download joomla 1.5.7
Thank you
With Regards
Noor
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October 16, 2008
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@Noor
Joomla! isnt what you need.. you 'll have to design your system by yourself.. Joomla! is a full content management system and the only think you can do about it is develop seperate modules and components.. For more info check the official website..
Joomla! isnt what you need.. you 'll have to design your system by yourself.. Joomla! is a full content management system and the only think you can do about it is develop seperate modules and components.. For more info check the official website..
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October 16, 2008
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Freelance web designer
What more can i say, i was wandering all about trying to find how i can incorporate my researched knowledge on Joomla and here you bring me the resource that i just need, i dont know how i can thank you other than saying it again, Thanks alot man
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October 20, 2008
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buildig sites
can i build multiple sites using joomla templates and upload them using cuteftp. i am going to start my own webdesign company
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December 24, 2008
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ehh, yeah
ehh, this worked perfectly on my other pc, but that pc crashed, now i got a new pc, almostly fully updated, soo i downloaded wamp, started everything, Apache, sql and PHP, but when i got to http://localhost/ nothing work :S, any idea?, do i need an update?, config something, help me
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January 10, 2009
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First check if all services are up. Just in case restart all services. Instead of http://localhost you can also try http://127.0.0.1
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January 10, 2009
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Hey hi...it all worked, it was of grt hlp.
Just guide me how can I modify the Joomla template. I have selected a template but need some modifications, in which file can i see the code and modify it with ease.
Just guide me how can I modify the Joomla template. I have selected a template but need some modifications, in which file can i see the code and modify it with ease.
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January 22, 2009
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In the joomla directory there is a folder named templates. Inside there should be a folder with your template's name. All images and code is in there.
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January 23, 2009
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Thanks soo much!
I've been looking around for a REALLY simple explination on how to get joomla running. This was by far the clearest explination. All the others omitted the apache/sql step 1 part. Which way complicated things.
Thanks again,
paulkgillett@gmail.com
Thanks again,
paulkgillett@gmail.com
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January 29, 2009
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Thanks for the great guide on the "localhost" thing-a-ma-bobber. It took me three tries to get it up and running and it was only because......almost too embarassed to say...... I was not entering "admin" as the user name. I kept trying to enter my email address and other variants, thinking I had boned it up, I uninstalled and re-did it twice before I had the lightbulb go off over my head and I tried "admin" as the user name.
This is going to be great, I have been wanting a good way to edit templates to create one I could use and this will be the ticket. But for a middle-aged out of work construction guy trying to figure out how to make a go of it on the net, it ain't always easy.
You guys are great, keep it up.
timtipper
http://timtipper.blogspot.com
This is going to be great, I have been wanting a good way to edit templates to create one I could use and this will be the ticket. But for a middle-aged out of work construction guy trying to figure out how to make a go of it on the net, it ain't always easy.
You guys are great, keep it up.
timtipper
http://timtipper.blogspot.com
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February 09, 2009
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P.S. I've started the bloghttp://timtipper.blogspot.comjust as a way to keep a diary of a nearly brain dead guys' attempt at starting a web based business. More for the practice than anything but i linked to this article because it was so helpful to me. Thanks again!
TimTipper
TimTipper
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February 09, 2009
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Tim it happens many times the solution to be in front of my eyes and we just can't see it. It happens to anyone. 
I am glad this guide helped you. Good luck with your web business!
I am glad this guide helped you. Good luck with your web business!
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February 10, 2009
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Installing templates
I have done everything above but I can't install new templates, please help!
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March 31, 2009
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When I try to install templates from my desktop it does nothing, am I doing something wrong? 
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April 01, 2009
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Are you sure they are for your joomla version? There are different templates for version 1.0 and 1.5
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April 01, 2009
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Just double checked the templates are for 1.5 and I have version 1.5.10, are they compatible?
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April 01, 2009
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Yes, it is correct. After installing it have you enabled the new template?
Go to Extensions -> Template Manager, choose your new template and press the default button. Then refresh your site.
Go to Extensions -> Template Manager, choose your new template and press the default button. Then refresh your site.
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April 01, 2009
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Templates don't show as being installed in the template manager and when I press upload file & install in the extension manager it takes me back to the control panel. 
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April 01, 2009
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http://www.joomla24.com/remosi.../3732.html
This is just one of many I have tried to install.
This is just one of many I have tried to install.
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April 01, 2009
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There is a problem with this file. This is the error messages I got:
JInstaller::install: File '******/tmp/install_49d26e1a3c0cc/jtCityScape/ReadMe.txt' does not exist.
Install Template Error
ReadMe.txt is missing so the template couldn't be installed. This is the first time I see this error.
You can just create an empty txt file named ReadMe.txt and insert it in the .zip file inside the jtCityScape directory. It worked for me.
JInstaller::install: File '******/tmp/install_49d26e1a3c0cc/jtCityScape/ReadMe.txt' does not exist.
Install Template Error
ReadMe.txt is missing so the template couldn't be installed. This is the first time I see this error.
You can just create an empty txt file named ReadMe.txt and insert it in the .zip file inside the jtCityScape directory. It worked for me.
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April 01, 2009
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thanks for this information. I've been trying to use joomla for 3 weeks with no luck. i even bought a book and looked at all sites and resources but was not able to get things to work. but your instructions got the site work on first try. keep up the good work 
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April 18, 2009
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Can't make http://localhost work?
Hi - Your guide looks very useful and hopefully will help me a lot - but i'm having major problems already! I installed Wamp, but when I type in http://localhost, it just comes up with a page saying 'It works!' - not the page shown in your guide! So I cant access the menus etc to start step 2 (database creation)....
this happens on both Firefox and Explorer, and using both http://localhost and http://127.0.0.1
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?!
this happens on both Firefox and Explorer, and using both http://localhost and http://127.0.0.1
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?!
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May 04, 2009
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It seems that apart from Wamp you are also running IIS, a windows web server, so you will have to disable it if you really don't need it.
if you are using Windows Vista go to
Control Panel -> Uninstall Programs -> Turn Widows Features On or Off and uncheck Internet Information Services
If you are using Windows XP go to
Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Add/Remove Windows Components and uncheck Internet Information Services (IIS)
Next restart your computer and restart WAMP too.
if you are using Windows Vista go to
Control Panel -> Uninstall Programs -> Turn Widows Features On or Off and uncheck Internet Information Services
If you are using Windows XP go to
Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Add/Remove Windows Components and uncheck Internet Information Services (IIS)
Next restart your computer and restart WAMP too.
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May 05, 2009
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Still having problems...
Just tried that, but I don't have IIS on my computer... no sign of it in Windows Components or in a system search. Any other ideas?!
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May 05, 2009
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Problem solved!
Sorted it - I had an older version of apache on the computer which was using port 80, so the newly downloaded version wasn't able to access it. Deleted the old one via control panel-->add/remove programs and it now works fine! Thanks for your help!
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May 06, 2009
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how to change the images esply the top banner of jhoomla m able to remove it but m nt able diplay another image, i ve tried adjust to same size bt it also didnt wrked .. show me the way.. as m a biggner ...!
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September 17, 2009
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Installation directory
I am not able to find and remove 'installation directory'.Kindly help
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September 18, 2009
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godsgrace,
right click on the image you want to change, go to properties and right down the url location of the image. Next login through ssh or ftp and upload a new image with the same name in that directory.
as,
look for a directory named INSTALLATION. It's in the home directory of your joomla installation.
right click on the image you want to change, go to properties and right down the url location of the image. Next login through ssh or ftp and upload a new image with the same name in that directory.
as,
look for a directory named INSTALLATION. It's in the home directory of your joomla installation.
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September 19, 2009
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When I click under “Your aliases” title, on the phpmyadmin link, it gives me this message:
Error
MySQL said:
#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
phpMyAdmin tried to connect to the MySQL server, and the server rejected the connection. You should check the host, username and password in your configuration and make sure that they correspond to the information given by the administrator of the MySQL server.
What should I do???
Error
MySQL said:
#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
phpMyAdmin tried to connect to the MySQL server, and the server rejected the connection. You should check the host, username and password in your configuration and make sure that they correspond to the information given by the administrator of the MySQL server.
What should I do???
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October 01, 2009
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Is Wamp's MySql running correctly?
Have you used mysql or phpmyadmin to setup a password?
Have you used mysql or phpmyadmin to setup a password?
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October 02, 2009
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Joomla
I have been seeing Joomla for over 3 years but never bother to learn new way of developing web until today when i came across this, it look more than simple. Thankx Guys
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October 05, 2009
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You are welcome Bukola. Joomla has great support and a variety of addons, thus making web development very easy!
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October 06, 2009
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETELY
REMOVE THE INSTALLATION DIRECTORY.
You will not be able to proceed beyond this point until the installation directory has been removed. This is a security feature of Joomla!.
how can i do this? im really new with these things.
thanks for your help
REMOVE THE INSTALLATION DIRECTORY.
You will not be able to proceed beyond this point until the installation directory has been removed. This is a security feature of Joomla!.
how can i do this? im really new with these things.
thanks for your help
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October 13, 2009
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Hi brice,
go to the directory you have extracted joomla and delete a directory named INSTALLATION or INSTALL.
go to the directory you have extracted joomla and delete a directory named INSTALLATION or INSTALL.
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October 14, 2009
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Can we have the above details for the latest version of wamp and joomla 1.5
What has been displayed on here has now changed considrably, so i would be thankful to the author of above article if you can re-load the same article for creating website using joomla again with the upgraded versions of both wamp and joomla...i have succesfully completed my project up to step 3 donwnloaded and expracted joomla 1.5 on specified path but getting an page not found error on http://localhost/project/ link...and hence am stuck there...please guide...thanks in advance.
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October 21, 2009
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Hi milind,
I'll try to find some time during the weekend and create a guide for installing Joomla 1.5 in the latest WAMP.
I'll try to find some time during the weekend and create a guide for installing Joomla 1.5 in the latest WAMP.
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Help
Listen everybody,
i am new in all this things, i m just 14 years old. please please help me !!!
i got the No Privileges Message below the Create new database:
My website is Computerguru15.com
please pelase help me
i don't have any idea about the database and all these things i was just a blogger and i made my own website. now i want to put the joomla template there and i don't have any idea so i was searching for that please help me if u know about the solution of the problem
i am waiting for someone's reply
i am new in all this things, i m just 14 years old. please please help me !!!
i got the No Privileges Message below the Create new database:
My website is Computerguru15.com
please pelase help me
i don't have any idea about the database and all these things i was just a blogger and i made my own website. now i want to put the joomla template there and i don't have any idea so i was searching for that please help me if u know about the solution of the problem
i am waiting for someone's reply
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October 22, 2009
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Joomla needs mysql to work properly. Does your host provider support mysql and php?
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October 24, 2009
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As promised the new guide is ready. The latest Joomla 1.5.14 and WampServer 2.0i were used.
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
How to create a website using Joomla and WampServer
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October 25, 2009
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Resolving wamp Joomla web pages over a LAN
Hi,
Thanks for all your great information on this thread. Indeed, it has been helpful!
I have installed WAMP (Apache v2.2.11, PHP v5.2.9-2, MySQL v5.1.36) with Joomla 1.0.15 (will get to 1.5.x shortly) on a computer on my LAN 192.168.1.200 on Drive V (I have added the appropriate directories to the path on this XP machine.)
Everything appears to be working as it should on the 192.168.1.200 machine. I am able to load the default WAMP page from another computer on the LAN (192.168.1.203) by keying in a browser http://192.168.1.200; HOWEVER, when I access "joomla_test" in "Your Projects" from 192.168.1.203, the page resolves WITHOUT the default Joomla template.
What am I missing?
Thanks much!
-alden
Thanks for all your great information on this thread. Indeed, it has been helpful!
I have installed WAMP (Apache v2.2.11, PHP v5.2.9-2, MySQL v5.1.36) with Joomla 1.0.15 (will get to 1.5.x shortly) on a computer on my LAN 192.168.1.200 on Drive V (I have added the appropriate directories to the path on this XP machine.)
Everything appears to be working as it should on the 192.168.1.200 machine. I am able to load the default WAMP page from another computer on the LAN (192.168.1.203) by keying in a browser http://192.168.1.200; HOWEVER, when I access "joomla_test" in "Your Projects" from 192.168.1.203, the page resolves WITHOUT the default Joomla template.
What am I missing?
Thanks much!
-alden
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May 23, 2010
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Engineer
im starting to know how to create a small website for our office using his joomla
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August 14, 2010
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web designing
Hi! I am new to Joomla! therefore i want to ask can i design websites for others( i.e. design websites as a freelancer) through joomla! and how?
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