User's Manual

Version 0.01 5/15/2006
The files are contained in a compressed Archive so you will need a utility program, either
locally or on your host server that can "unzip" the file.
Installing Locally
Unzip the distribution file into a directory under your web server root. If you are using the
Apache web server, this is typically c:apache groupapachehtdocs on Windows and
/usr/local/apache/htdocs on a POSIX system but it may vary. We are assuming you have a
working web server and that you know where to put files to display on the web server.
Installing Remotely
What you do to install Joomla! on a remote host is largely to do with what facilities your hosts
provide and how skilled you are with server access. However, a simple and typical procedure
may involve:
Unzipping the Joomla! distribution to a local directory.
FTP’ing the files to your host server, placing them either directly in or under a
directory under the web server root. There are many free programs available for this,
such as Filezilla.
Running the installation from your web URL, e.g. www.yourdomainname.com.
Browser Installation
Before you attempt to install Joomla!, verify that your host service meets the system
requirements stated above.
Assuming they do, you are on your way to installing Joomla!.
Unzip the Joomla! distribution to a local directory.
Transfer the files to your host server, placing them either directly in or under a directory under
the web server root. Ensure you preserve the folder integrity of the files.
When you have finished uploading the files and folders, go to your homepage,
http://www.yoursite.com or http://yoursite.com/Joomla!_folder
. You should now see a pre-
installation check page generated by Joomla!.