Basic Install Guide[old]

[sunwest]

It's a Linux server.

[IchBin]

I know you've checked permissions, but somehow this seems to be the problem. When you see something like this for manual install:

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Warning: mysql_query(): Access denied for user: 'apache@localhost' (Using password: NO) in /home/httpd/vhosts/sunwest-internet.net/httpdocs/TinyPortal/tp_install.php on line 16

Notice that it says access denied for the user apache. What is happening is that SMF uses the webserver user (apache) to install the database tables. Your database isn't excepting the user "apache" as a legitimate user. Maybe because it says (using password NO)?....

Permissions need to be changed to allow the webserver, php, and mysql to communicate properly. Since it's a dedicated server I'm assuming you're not in charge of setup?

I'm pretty sure your problems are because of the way the OS and software are setup though.

One thing you can try with the manual install is to check who is the owner of the file. Then change it to a user that is excepted by the mysql server. (probably your user name and NOT "apache".)

[PhilH]

sunwest....IchBin gave you a good explanation of what I was getting at. I agree with Bloc and IchBin, the problem is in your server configuration.

PM me if you want some help.

[sunwest]

Thanks guys.  I'll try your recommendations this morning and let you know.

[sunwest]

OK - I got the package installed.  But now I'm really confused.  The only thing that seems to have happened is that my boards are now not accessible.  All I get when opening the forum site is the theme and a blank section where the boards normally would be visible.  It says -  There are no articles in this section yet.

I have checked the TinyPortal admin section on blocks and settings, made slome adjustments, but still no visible presence of the TinyPortal on the home page.  Any suggestions?

By the way, the site URL is http://www.sunwestnet.net/forum/index.php

[borgBOB]

I just registered on your site, approve me so I can take a look please.

[sunwest]

OK, you're approved! 

[borgBOB]

OK, first, I do not think Epsilon Is a TP theme.  I cannot change the them to anything else.

[sunwest]

I got that theme from the TP site, here - http://www.tinyportal.net/smf/index.php

Anyway, I changed the theme to SMF default, and the TP info now appears.  I can use that for the time being, but I liked the style of the Epsilon theme.  Thanks for your help.  If you have any suggestions later on the Epsilon theme, please let me now.

[borgBOB]

Yes, it confuses many people. Bloc makes themes for SMF. He also makes a version of those same themes for SMF + TP. (but not Epsilon yet) And Bloc makes the TP mod for SMF. So there are about 6 versions of most themes.

SMF 1.0.x
SMF 1.0.z + TP
SMF 1.1 RC1
SMF 1.1 RC1 + TP
SMF 1.1 RC2
SMF 1.1 RC2 + TP