phpbb3 installation

[Paul Cavanaugh]

This is going to sounds really nooby, but I could really use the help. I uploaded phpbb3 onto my x10 site to help learn how to install it, because I will be uploading it on another site soon, and decided to practice it on my account.

I, however, don't really know much of anything about MySql, or about the information it is asking me at the installation page for phpbb3.

Here is the MySql information it says I will need to complete installation:

• The Database Type - the database you will be using.
• The Database server hostname or DSN - the address of the database server.
• The Database server port - the port of the database server (most of the time this is not needed).
• The Database name - the name of the database on the server.
• The Database username and Database password - the login data to access the database.

I know I will get at least one remark saying how stupid I am for not knowing how to get this information, and that is ok, as long as somewhere in that criticism you provide me with the needed information I am begging for. Thank You

 

[zapperpost]

You have to create a MySQL database first. Do that in the MySQL Database Wizard part of cPanel.

Database Type: MySQL(i)
Database Server: localhost
Database Server Port:
Database Name: [Your hosting account name]_[The name you created for MySQL]
Database Username: [Your hosting account name]_[Your MySQL username you created]
Database Password: ***************************

 

[Paul Cavanaugh]

Thank You, it worked, now I just need to delete my install directory.

Thank You For Your Help

~Paul

 

[zapperpost]

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