issak Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Hi there I am new to computers and ecommerce. I need help in installing oscommerce on windows machine and connect to database(mysql), I want to try it locally first. I have read the osCommerce it wont help me. I got this error. "There was a problem connecting to the database server. The following error had occured: Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) Please verify the connection parameters and try again. connecting to what should i do please help. Issak Best Regards
digachan Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 I am new to os Commerce but I installed it on my PC and it worked. First download the XAMPP and installe it. Then you have to start it and press start buttons on all the modules. Then go to your web browser and type http://localhost/xampp/ Select your language. After that you have to make a database. Name of database - oscommerce (any name is OK) Host server - localhost user - xxxxxxxx password -xxxxxxx After that check under Previlages, your user name is there and you have full Previlages. Now copy the oscommerce Catalog folder into the htdocs folder inside the XAMMPP. Then go to browser and type: htt://xampp/htdocs/oscommerce Then it will run the oscommerce software and use your user name and password to log in to the admin area. Hope this is ok if not inform again.
digachan Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Check this video. It install and start Joomla. Instead of it install osCommerce. http://www.veoh.com/collection/screencasts...802750A7Mnpe7z#
issak Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 Thank you so much digachan. I did the way you suggest, its working fine... thanks for your support. I am new to os Commerce but I installed it on my PC and it worked.First download the XAMPP and installe it. Then you have to start it and press start buttons on all the modules. Then go to your web browser and type http://localhost/xampp/ Select your language. After that you have to make a database. Name of database - oscommerce (any name is OK) Host server - localhost user - xxxxxxxx password -xxxxxxx After that check under Previlages, your user name is there and you have full Previlages. Now copy the oscommerce Catalog folder into the htdocs folder inside the XAMMPP. Then go to browser and type: htt://xampp/htdocs/oscommerce Then it will run the oscommerce software and use your user name and password to log in to the admin area. Hope this is ok if not inform again. Issak Best Regards
issak Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for your help digachan. Its working fine now issak Check this video. It install and start Joomla. Instead of it install osCommerce. http://www.veoh.com/collection/screencasts...802750A7Mnpe7z# Issak Best Regards
digachan Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks for your help digachan. Its working fine now issak You are welcome! I think the first instruction some part is not correct. When you want to start oscommerce. http://localhost/oscommerce. Anyway the video is the best.
Guest Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Hi there, I'm trying to run my site locally. I have a running website but all this time I've been doing changes and tests live on the server because I'm not sure how to test locally. I know it's not good but I tried it last time but couldn't get it to work.. Anyways, I downloaded XAMPP and I tried to import my existing database (it's in the text file format with .sql extension) via phpMyAdmin but I got this error: #1046 - No database selected. How do I import my database properly to the localhost? Thanks heaps.
issak Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Anyways, I downloaded XAMPP and I tried to import my existing database (it's in the text file format with .sql extension) via phpMyAdmin but I got this error: #1046 - No database selected. that error is showing because you have to create the database first in mysqlphp XAMPP and use the same name and password while installing the template locally. remember the name and Password like for example NAME: ACEdatabase, PW: xyz First type on local host for example http://localhost/osc/install/install.php New Installation This web-based installation routine will correctly setup and configure osCommerce Online Merchant to run on this server. Please follow the on-screen instructions that will take you through the database server, web server, and store configuration options. If help is needed at any stage, please consult the documentation or seek help at the community support forums. Step 1: Database Server The database server stores the content of the online store such as product information, customer information, and the orders that have been made. Please consult your server administrator if your database server parameters are not yet known. Database Server Database Server The address of the database server in the form of a hostname or IP address. Username The username used to connect to the database server. Password The password that is used together with the username to connect to the database server. Database Name The name of the database to hold the data in. Continue Step 2: Web Server The web server takes care of serving the pages of your online store to your guests and customers. The web server parameters make sure the links to the pages point to the correct location. Web Server WWW Address The web address to the online store. Webserver Root Directory The directory where the online store is installed on the server. Continue Step 3: Online Store Settings Here you can define the name of your online store and the contact information for the store owner. The administrator username and password are used to log into the protected administration tool section. Online Store Settings Store Name The name of the online store that is presented to the public. Store Owner Name The name of the store owner that is presented to the public. Store Owner E-Mail Address The e-mail address of the store owner that is presented to the public. Administrator Username The administrator username to use for the administration tool. Administrator Password The password to use for the administrator account. Continue Step 4: Finished! Congratulations on installing and configuring osCommerce Online Merchant as your online store solution! We wish you all the best with the success of your online store and welcome you to join and participate in our community. - The osCommerce Team Finished! The installation and configuration was successful! have a great day Issak Issak Best Regards
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