Localhost install of RN using Xampp

New Member Joined: Dec 10, 2008 Posts: 9

if anyone is familiar with Using Xampp to test RN on desktop (PC XP) and can give me better step by step where to put content to make it work on xampp server I could use the help.

I figured it out before on older versions but having been about 3 years since last and using current releases of bot RN and xampp I am lost and need help.

I can get xampp to install and setup no problem and I can install and setup RN on remote production server but for some reason can't even get RN to recognise the xampp DB so I have to be doing something wrong. Some kind of step1 step 2 step 3 for init. install to xampp would be very helpful. Embarassed

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:02 pm

Usually it is C:\xampp\htdocs\ and then you go to localhost in your browser.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:16 pm

ok so after doing that; how do i get the DB setup for RN so that is recognizes it and will allow me to finish RN setup.

I just keep getting an error that asks if the DB is even setup.

I've tried a few times on my own already and am to that point i dont care how embarrassed im getting.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:17 pm

Have you read the HowToInstall files that come with the RavenNuke package?

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:21 pm

yup several time everytime i have installed RN before and especially since I just grabbed the new version. I am seriously missing something and if its obvious I wish someone would rub my nose in it because there is no way I could feel much more stupid.

In my favor I am watching my 10 month old and that might be how i missed it. Then again I am thinking that he could do a better job of this right about now.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:24 pm

OK lets start at the beginning.

Have you created a database and put the details into config.php file?

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:26 pm

yes more than once. I am assuming this is where im screwing up though. since its the DB thats not being recognized by RN.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:33 pm

im reinstalling everything and trying again

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:34 pm

So what happens when you go to INSTALLATIONold/installsql.php ?

Can you also confirm what details you are entering into the config.php file.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:47 pm

Reinstalled xampp with the totally insecure mode (anonymous and blank PW) Guess I will leave the firewall on for now.

lol i changed the db name and now its working. or looks like it is.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:52 pm

$dbhost = 'localhost';
$dbuname = 'root';
$dbpass = '';
$dbname = 'idiot';
$prefix = 'nuke';
$user_prefix = 'nuke';
$dbtype = 'MySQL';
$sitekey = 'SdFk*fa2rnv21076v28367-dm52?6w69.3a2fDS+b9';
$gfx_chk = 7;
$subscription_url = '';
$admin_file = 'admin';
$tipath = 'images/topics/';
$display_errors = false; //This should only be used (set to "true") when testing locally and not in a production environment

well I guess the computer agrees since I got rid of the PW and changed the DB to idiot it works.

I give up on finding out what I was doing wrong now. No idea it just works

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:53 pm

OK, well it should work secured, but as long as you are not opening up your computer to the internet it should be OK.

Let us know how you get on.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:56 pm

well well well

its sick how this has taken me 3 days and once it started working its set up (basically) in under 15 minutes. This is why I like RN.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:59 pm

Don't worry about it, we have all been there at some point. Sometimes it can be the simpliest things.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:35 pm

like doing everything after the kid is asleep. lol

I am betting I forgot to set something and couldn't see it because someone kept grabbing the keyboard and mouse. This is why step by step checklists are so useful, you just have to look at what you forgot to check off.