divdavpaddywack Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hello everyone, I am just about to start trying to use add on's and I wondered if there was a download out there which would give me a practice version on oscommerce to try them out on. I am a bit worried about using them on our live sight without knowing what I am doing. Any Helps much appreciated.
Jack_mcs Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 You can either create a test shop on your server to practice on or install one of the mini-server packages, like EasyPHP, on your computer. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons
pedgette Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 To create a test shop on your server it's easy if you just make a complete copy of all your current files in a new subdirectory that you makl, then remap the subdomain to that directory. Change the two config files to reflect the new subdirectory and now you will have a test domain of your existing setup to play around with.
divdavpaddywack Posted April 14, 2008 Author Posted April 14, 2008 Thank you, Thant's really helpful, we are trying to move away from paying people to do things for us. We just aren't confident enough to go straight in an change things on our live shop. Much appreciated, Dav
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 We just aren't confident enough to go straight in an change things on our live shop. You shouldn't do that anyway.
divdavpaddywack Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 You can either create a test shop on your server to practice on or install one of the mini-server packages, like EasyPHP, on your computer. Jack Thanks for this, I take it that I upload the easyphp file. Then how would I get all the info from my site to the easyphp. I'm sorry to ask so many questions but I am just finding my feet. Many Thanks
Jack_mcs Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 EasyPHP is a package that has several components in it. Once installed and setup, you will have a mini-server on your computer. You then download your site and place it in EasyPHP site directory. You have to set up the configure file and load the database just like you would on a live shop. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons
divdavpaddywack Posted April 22, 2008 Author Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you. Going to give it a go and see what happens. Cheers
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