Preparing to install Avactis Shopping Cart software.
After downloading the archive install.zip from the Downloads page, follow these steps to get the online shop running:
Unzip the file on your PC to get two files: install.dat and install.php;
Copy the files install.dat and install.php to the Web server and place them in the destination folder (for example, "store") in which you want to install Avactis Shopping Cart software.
Using your favorite browser, go to the following address: www.your_site.com/store/install.php
(where "www.your_site.com" is your Web server's address and "store" is the folder that contains the installation files)
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Installation steps
Step 1: License Agreement
The terms of the License Agreement can be found on the first page. Read them very carefully and select the checkbox only if you agree to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. Then click Continue.
Step 2: Choose the type of installation
A number of checks will be performed to ensure that Avactis can be installed on the Web host. If installation is possible, on the next page you will be able to choose the type of installation; if not, the page will list the reason(s) for interrupting the installation process. For detailed information about errors and troubleshooting help, please see Appendix 1.
Choose the type of installation from the following two scenarios:
New Installation including database creation and data import
Reinstallation without changes to the database (the existing catalog and orders will be saved)
The first option is selected by default.
After making your selection, click Continue.
Step 3: Database setup
Please provide the necessary information about your database server.
If you selected New Installation on the previous page, this page will display the following input fields:
Database Server : The name of the database server. The commonly used name is localhost. This information is provided by your administrator or hosting provider.
Username : The username for accessing the database. This information is provided by your administrator or hosting provider.
Password: The password for accessing the database. This information is provided by your administrator or hosting provider.
Database Name: The name of the database.You can enter the name of the existing database. Double check that the tables prefix name is unique by referring to the Tables Prefix field.Alternatively, you can enter a new name. A new database will be created. In this case, the choice of Tables Prefix is not significant.
Tables Prefix: The prefix to be added to the names of Avactis database tables. The use of a prefix is recommended when reinstalling over an existing database. If no unique prefix is specified, the database may be accidentally deleted. The default Tables Prefix is asc_.
E-mail: Installation information will be sent to this e-mail address.
Verify e-mail: Please repeat the e-mail address from above.
If you selected Reinstallation on the previous page, this page will display the same input fields except for Tables Prefix.
Enter all information. Make sure to specify an existing database.
After completing the form, click Continue.
Step 4: Finish
After the installation has finished, you will see a page informing you of successful installation. It will also provide the details for accessing the online storefront and the Admin Area. The same is sent to the e-mail address you provided.
The Storefront and the Admin Area can be accessed at the addresses given below.
The Storefront URL is: www.your_site.com/store/flowers/
The Admin Area URL is: www.your_site.com/store/avactis-system/admin/
(where "www.your_site.com" is your Web server's address and "store" is the name of the folder containing the installation files)
Use the following details to access the Admin Area:
E-mail: admin@localhost
Password: admin
P.S.
After the installation has finished, the files install.dat and install.php are automatically deleted for system security purposes. Please verify that they have been deleted. If they have not, please manually delete the files.
Appendix 1
The following is a list of possible reasons you are unable to install Avactis Shopping Cart software:
You do not have permission to write to the folder that contains the installation files.
Write access permission is required to install Avactis Shopping Cart software. For assistance, please contact your system administrator.
The PHP version installed on the Web host is earlier than 4.3.0.
PHP version 4.3.0 or later is required to install Avactis Shopping Cart software. For assistance, please contact your system administrator.
Insufficient disk space available on the Web host.
A minimum of 15 Mb of available disk space is required to install Avactis Shopping Cart software.
