Question I am trying to get started to use kunena for a website!

Hello, Everyone

I have gotten WAMP server installed, I coppied the joomla files from the .zip folder, i went to the localhost and i was able to get it set up so joomla installer came up. i got to step 4 and i entered the host "localhost", username "root", pass "********" and then i didnt know what to put for the database part, so i put "test" and i cliked the "next" button and it didn't go on to the next step! I also accidentally changed the password for the admin of phplocaladmin, i tried to get back into the phplocaladmin and it said "access denied", and i tried to uninstall and reinstall the WAMP server and it didnt reset the password! If someone could please help me get that fixed and tell me how to get past

I have a couple questions. Here I go!

What server is most used for Joomla/Kunena?
How would i change the password for the phplocaladmin?

Thnks,

Tom

Hello,

please stop posting in every place, you will haven't answer more quickly.

Look the documentation dedicated for that : wiki.phpmyadmin.net/pma/Config#password

You can here for instructions for an hoster : docs.kunena.com/index.php/Advices_when_y...for_a_community_site

do i have to pay for the hosting and the password for the phplocaladmin is changed and i can't get INTO the phplocaladmin to set up the server!

plz help me get rid of the password...

Thnks,

Tom

Will someone plz help me with these questions?

Thnks

Tom

G'day, Tom

Let's try to separate the issues first, shall we?

WAMP is software that you install on your PC that "transforms" your PC into a webserver. WAMP stands for Windows Apache MySQL PHP. In other words, WAMP combines the three basic components that you need to run Joomla: Apache webserver, MySQL databatase and the PHP language.

But WAMP doesn't mean that you can simply hook up your PC to the internet and start sharing your work with everyone else in the world.

WAMP allows you to develop your own web sites for you or for others on your local area network. To get out into the "real world" you need other equipment. Most of us have neither the time, the energy or the know-how to do that. Most people buy this expertise and this support for a few dollars each month; for a few dollars each month it becomes someone else's problem!

When you buy into a webhosting plan, the company may also offer you domain name registration. A quick telephone call to them will get you started.

But, if you really want to know how to get into Joomla I recommend that you buy or borrow and read a good book on the subject. For example,

• Beginning Joomla! From Novice to Professional by Dan Rahmel, published by Apress. This book explains how to setup and install WAMP server.
• Using Joomla by Ron Severdia and Kenneth Crowder, published by O'Reilly Media Inc. Ron Severdia is also a member of the Kunena development team.

I own both these books, they're excellent value and I know they will answer all your questions for a long time to come!

What do you mean by local area network? and is there ANY way i can use like a sub domain for my site instead of just buying one?

Thnks,

Tom