Thanks for installing the ASPBite BaseStation. www.ASPBite.com ''''''''''''''''''''' '''Installing ASPBite ''''''''''''''''''''' Ideally copy/ftp the contents of the zip file to your root folder. Folder Layout db/ ideally, this is where you will put your database wwwroot/ your root folder wwwroot/aspbite the ASPBite modules application files wwwroot/aspbite_localinfo your local settings files wwwroot/aspbite_localinfo/db location of db initially (best moved, see the readme in this folder) wwwroot/aspbite_protect holds images etc. that you upload wwwroot/template_pack_fww this is the default template pack wwwroot/template_qtc this holds the graphics/files for the current template The system should run from the box, by running "aspbite/index.asp" as long as your server is configured to run ASP under an application. Ensure you have permissions set correctly for writing to the folder containing the db. If you get error message when creating a new membership (or any content for that matter) but everything else seems to work then this is the db in read only mode. You can fix this, solution here: http://www.aspbite.com/site/general/iis-settings.asp Installing into a Folder ------------------------ It will work from sub folders (e.g. "wwwroot/myaspbite/") however be careful if running multiple installations under a single domain (e.g. "wwwroot/myaspbite/" and "wwwroot/freds_aspbite/") as Session variables will carry between site to site, which can/will cause problems (however it's very useful for managing large numbers of client sites locally if you are only logging in as admin all the time). Also if using sub folders you will need to update the settings for FCKeditor to point to the correct path, otherwise it will just display a 404 page not found instead of the html editor. To do this, from members area click "System Settings", then "FCKEditor Settings", copy everything in your URL from "localhost" to "/aspbite" and add it to the paths e.g. http://localhost/aspbite_sites/mysite.co.uk/wwwroot/aspbite... you need the "/aspbite_sites/mysite.co.uk/wwwroot" at the front of the existing settings Components ---------- OPTIONAL : If you have ASPJpeg and ASPUpload installed on the webserver you can make proper use of the ImageManager and file upload features (if not you can still use the system to good effect - V7 has simple asp upload within FCKeditor supplied). When images get uploaded they go to "aspbite_protect/imagemod/" although this folder is not "hot linked protected" as FCKEditor will create absolute URLs within the content. Other modules such as the downloads and galleries modules will protect files from bandwidth stealers. OPTIONAL : JMAIL Pro, if installed on your server, and set correctly in aspbite settings will offer bulk mail type features within some mods, such as the forums where members can be notified of new replies to threads etc. OPTIONAL : JMAIL, ASPMail or CDONTS will be required if you wish to utilise the email functions such as Email A friend, confirm members email address and the daily admin email amongst others. Getting Started --------------- Once you have the files copied / ftp'd to your server, then fire up ASPBite using yourdomain.com/aspbite/index.asp If it works then you will see the default site appear with further instructions on what to do. All you need to do is log in using the default "admin" account (password is also "admin") Click on the members area and then "Edit Your Account". Change the password from the default of "admin" to something less hackable. Ideally create a new account for yourself with Developer access and disable the "admin" account altogther). Once logged in with relevant "Developer" Admin settings, from the members page you can access the Templates Manager, System Settings and the Modules Manager. See the home page for links to all the stuff you need to do (assuming you havent deleted those instructions yet, which is the last step!). FREE TUTORIALS -------------- There are Flash based demo's and tutorials available at www.tutorial.aspbite.com which will help you digest ASPBite a lot easier than reading this! Configuration ------------- The system is extremely configurable, and settings can be set easily via the Developers section in the members area, where most modules have settings scripts in place to make the job a doddle. There is a help file in the Templates Manager which explains how to best proceed with completing your installation by creating a new template, using a Dreamweaver template, or using any existing webpage as the basis for a new template.