1.2: Module 1.2 Installing WordPress
We are now going to install the WordPress files along with an instance of a MySQL database.
Now that you have opened phpMyAdmin you have a large number of options; we will only be dealing with a few options.
figure 1.2.1 PHPMyAdmin
First click on the Databases tab.
figure 1.2.2 PHPMyAdmin Selecting MySQL Database tab
Now click on Database Name and type in a name that is easy to remember (you will be using it multiple times)
Once you have typed in the database name click the silver button labled Create.
You should now see a database with the name you gave it appear in the navigation tree in the left panel.
figure 1.2.3 PHPMyAdmin Creating MySQL Database
Click on your new database in the left-hand navigation tree.
Now click on the privileges tab at the top of the center panel
figure 1.2.4 PHPMyAdmin MySQL Database User Setup
Now click the link labeled Add User Account at bottom right corner of center panel.
figure 1.2.5 phhMyAdmin MySQL Database Privileges
Next you will enter user information that will allow wordpress to install data in your database. When creating your user name be sure to give it the same name as your database.
Use this naming method to keep things simple for local installations. A more complex naming method must be used for live sites.
Select localhost for your HostName
Next enter your password and then re-enter password as prompted.
figure 1.2.6 PHPMyAdmin MySQL Database Setup Complete
After entering the user login information click the checkbox labeled Check All. You might have to scroll downward to find this checkbox.
figure 1.2.7 PHPMyAdmin Global Privileges
Verify all of the boxes are check and then click the button lebled Go to save the user settings. Take note of your database name, username and password as you will need them in the next couple steps
Next you will need to go to http://wordpress.org/download/ and download the latest version of Wordpress by pressing the Download Wordpress button.
figure 1.2.8 Download WordPress
The WordPress installation zip file will download to your computer
figure 1.2.9 WordPress Install Package
Now unzip or expand your files to show all the wordpress files within that zip file.
figure 1.2.10 Unzipped WordPress Install Package
Select all and copy all of the files.
Now browse to your htdocs folder. the htdoc folder is within the MAMP folder. On a Mac the MAMP folder is within the applications folder. On a PC the MAMP folder is at the root of the C:\ drive.
Now create a folder inside of the htdocs folder using the name you gave our database in our earlier phpMyAdmin instructions.
figure 1.2.11 Copy the WordPress Files and Navigate to Your Site Folder
Now paste all of the files you copied from your WordPress download zip file into newly created folder.
figure 1.2.12 Paste the WordPress
Now open your favorite browser and type http://localhost:8888/yoursite in the browser address window. In the address above yoursite will be the name of the folder that you created in the above step.
Note: If you had to change any ports or options within MAMP install you will need to use those customized options when entering this URL.
figure 1.2.13 Pick Your Site Language
Next pick your preferred language and press Continue
figure 1.2.14 Login to WordPress Admin
You will then be presented with the information you need to connect the database. Double check your notes for the user name and password and press lets go.
figure 1.2.15 Login to WordPress Admin
Now enter the user name and password. If you followed the suggestions your database, username and password will be the same.
Be sure to use a unique table prefix. Do not use the default wp_ prefix. If you install another WordPress site and use the same table prefix you break your other wordpress install.
figure 1.2.16 Ready to Run the Installation
If your information is correct you will see the window above.
If your information was incorrect you will need to correct it to proceed.
Now press the button labeled Run The Installation.
If you find that the installation cannot connect to your database you will need to re-run the entire 1.2 installation.
figure 1.2.17 Run the WordPress Installation
Next you will need to Enter your site title and username. Once again, use the same name from your database for consistency sake. Also use the same password you used earlier for your database. After you entered all of this information press the install wordpress button (see figure 1.2.17, the botton is in the bottom left though a little hard to see right away.)
Figure 1.2.18
Now log go back to the final install screen and press Login.
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