Changes between Version 48 and Version 49 of DetailedInstall

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Aug 25, 2010, 4:24:28 AM (15 years ago)

Author:

Andrew Boon

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DetailedInstall

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-== Detailed installation instructions ==
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-=== Step 1: Download and Extract ===
-
-[http://www.boonex.com/products/dolphin/download/ Download] and unzip the Dolphin package.
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-    * If you are going to upload Dolphin to a remote web server, download it to your computer using a web browser and unzip the package into some folder on your local computer.
-
-    * If you have a shell access, you can even download Dolphin without using a browser. Just use this command:
+= Dolphin Installation Guide =
+
+Before installing Dolphin, you need to check that your hosting provider fulfils the necessary [wiki:DolTech requirements] and that you have all the information to get it done. Neither of the two should be a problem, but it is wise to verify first.
+
+
+== Before You Install ==
+
+Start with checking that you have everything listed below:
+
+        * Web-server that meets the [wiki:DolTech Dolphin Hosting Requirements].
+
+        * Domain name or IP address to identify your site.
+
+        * Access to your web server via shell or FTP (logins and passwords, normally sent by your hosting provider).
+        
+        * Access to your MySQL Database Management System (usually phpMyAdmin which can be accessed via your host's Control Panel).
+
+        * Access to your Web server Management Interface (CPanel or shell (for experienced users)).
+
+== Step 1: Download and Extract ==
+
+[http://www.boonex.com/dolphin/download/ Download] and unzip the current stable Dolphin package.
+
+    * If you plan to upload Dolphin to a remote web server, download it to your computer using a web browser and unzip the package into a folder on your local computer.
+
+    * If you have shell access to your server, you can download Dolphin right to it. Just use this command:
+
    {{{
 cd /home/user/public_html/
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    }}}
 
-   '''Note 1.''' In this example, '''/home/user/public_html''' is a sample folder where your web site is going to be installed. In your case it may be a different folder.
-
-   '''Note 2.''' "v.X.X" stands for current latest version index. Thus, the Dolphin package will be extracted into the folder called Dolphin-v.X.X in the same directory where you have uploaded Dolphin-v.X.X.zip.
-
-   Now you will be able to unzip the package under your shell account using the following command:
+   //'''Note 1.''' In this example, '''/home/user/public_html''' is a sample folder where your web site is going to be installed. In your case it may be a different folder.//
+
+   //'''Note 2.''' "v.X.X" stands for current latest version index. Thus, the Dolphin package will be extracted into the folder called Dolphin-v.X.X in the same directory where you have uploaded Dolphin-v.X.X.X.zip. Go to [http://www.boonex.com/dolphin/download/ Dolphin Download] page to get a correct link to the latest package download (where X.X.X are real numbers).//
+
+         * Now you will be able to unzip the package under your shell account using the following command:
    {{{
 unzip Dolphin-v.X.X.zip
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    }}}
 
-   '''Note 1.''' In this example, '''Dolphin_directory''' is the name of the sub-directory where Dolphin files will be extracted. Use this method if you don't want to install Dolphin in the root folder of your site.
-
-   '''Note 2.''' If you downloaded Dolphin using the ''wget'' command, the result may be called '''Dolphin-v.X.X''' (without the ''zip'' extension). In this case, use the commands:
+   //'''Note 1.''' In this example, '''Dolphin_directory''' is the name of the sub-directory where Dolphin files will be extracted. Use this method if you don't want to install Dolphin in the root folder of your site.//
+
+   //'''Note 2.''' If you downloaded Dolphin using the ''wget'' command, the result may be called '''Dolphin-v.X.X''' (without the ''zip'' extension). In this case, use the commands://
    {{{
 unzip Dolphin-v.X.X
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    }}}
 
-   '''Note 3.''' For those installing this package on Windows, you will also need to download [http://www.boonex.com/ffmpeg_win.zip ffmpeg] (media converter for Windows), unpack and upload it in the folder '''ray/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 6.1.x) or '''flash/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 7.x) overwriting the Linux version located there.
-
-   '''Note 4.''' If you're installing the package on FreeBSD, you will need to download [http://www.boonex.com/ffmpeg_freebsd62.tgz ffmpeg] (media converter for FreeBSD), unpack and upload it in the folder '''ray/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 6.1.x) or '''flash/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 7.x). Remove the ffmpeg.exe file which is already there and rename the ffmpeg file to ffmpeg.exe.
-
-   Please contact your agent on Unity if you have any problems with your installation.
+   //'''Note 3.''' For those installing this package on Windows, you will also need to download [http://www.boonex.com/ffmpeg_win.zip ffmpeg] (media converter for Windows), unpack and upload it in the folder '''ray/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 6.1.x) or '''flash/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 7.x) overwriting the Linux version located there.//
+
+   //'''Note 4.''' If you're installing the package on FreeBSD, you will need to download [http://www.boonex.com/ffmpeg_freebsd62.tgz ffmpeg] (media converter for FreeBSD), unpack and upload it in the folder '''ray/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 6.1.x) or '''flash/modules/global/app''' (for Dolphin 7.x). Remove the ffmpeg.exe file which is already there and rename the ffmpeg file to ffmpeg.exe.//
 
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