Come together with the global Drupal community in Rotterdam, 28 Sept – 1 Oct 2026. Sessions, contribution, connection, and Early Bird savings until 8 June.
By hac66 on
I've been looking for a portal/cm/blog solution and I believe Drupal would be about the best choice for what I have in mind. I've been reading the install instructions and I'm a little leery. I've done installs of BBs and Shopping Carts and some small stuff, but always through FTP & my browser -- and always with very detailed descriptions including what files to chmod to what settings.
I've never gone through SSH and it's been a long time since I've worked in a unix shell. I believe my host has everything I need (I have {PHP4 and MySQL), although I'll need to reset session.save_handler -- it's currently configured to files, not user.
Drupal installation doesn't look overly difficult -- certainly a learning experience, but doable for someone with limited experience with installs. Am I wrong? Am I going to be in totally over my head? Or do you think I can do this?
Comments
I think you will be fine
I have now installed Drupal 3 times on two different servers. The first time had a steep learning curve, and I had to go out for a walk to clear my head a few times, but the subsequent installs took less than an hour. I say go for it. Every problem I have had has been solved by plugging the error message into the search box here.
Good luck!
Thanks!
LMAO! I know the "go out for a walk to clear my head" routine. BTDT!
I don't mind the steep learning curve. So, here goes.......
FTP should be fine
You don't need to use SSH to install Drupal (although I sure find it more convenient). You can edit the conf.php and the .htaccess file on your PC before uploading it with FTP.
To install the database tables you should first install phpMyAdmin in a subdirectory (if it isn't already installed).
--
Drupal services
My Drupal services
Hmmmm.
Maybe I'll give it a try through FTP. Uh, oh. I'm not seeing CHMOD info in the documentation. I'm assuming I have to set certain permissions, probably to 775????
Am trying to deterimine if I have phpMyAdmin. I don't "see" it anywhere, but I think I do. Unfortunately, the link to "php overview" in our knowledgebase is not working, so I put in a request.
If you have the choice
use SSH. 755 for permissions is ok for most files. You will need directories that are writable for image.module.
If you end up installing phpmyadmin yourself, take care that nobody else but you can access it.
--
Drupal services
My Drupal services
Thanks
I should be able to get SSH access. My host provides it on a per request basis only -- I've request, now I'm waiting. Hate that. I'm anxious to get going!
Thanks for the tip on phpmyadmin. I will watch it if I have to install!
Ah HAH!
I have MySQL database & admin. I'm told that's the phpMyAdmin. I knew I could manage databased through it 'cause I did it for a BB I installed on another site. So it makes sense.
They're processing my request for SSH access. I'm anxious to get this going and see if I really can do it. LOL.