Beginners Help

[Donee43]

I wanted to install zen on my laptop with MSDE and I have that running. Wanted to setup my zen and learn it, before going LIVE. I have web space but its a free site now and I want to get my own Domain Name so I will need to change sites in the near future. Anyway, I would like to know two simple things.
1. IS the file "ZC_INSTALL a Server file.
2. How can I load ZEN on my computer and run it until I decide (where) to setup my store on the web. (Any clue to the best hoster.

Thanks
PS I want to controll my own web. I have front page extentions and running XP Home with MSDE installed with no clue.

[superprg]

I wanted to install zen on my laptop with MSDE and I have that running. Wanted to setup my zen and learn it, before going LIVE. I have web space but its a free site now and I want to get my own Domain Name so I will need to change sites in the near future. Anyway, I would like to know two simple things.
1. IS the file "ZC_INSTALL a Server file.
2. How can I load ZEN on my computer and run it until I decide (where) to setup my store on the web. (Any clue to the best hoster.

Thanks
PS I want to controll my own web. I have front page extentions and running XP Home with MSDE installed with no clue.

1. yes, its a directory at the server end

For more information about the install, read here:

http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Installation

The minimum suggested server requirements for running Zen Cart™ v1.3.x and higher are:

* PHP 4.3.2 or higher (PHP 4.4.x for optimal performance),

* Apache 1.3.x

* MySQL 3.2x or higher

* Register Globals may be on or off

* PHP Safe_Mode = off (recommended)

[Donee43]

Well that answered my first question. Going to Install to see how to is no more an option. I would be forever. I just want to know if someone else has his or her Zen running on a vertual network on their own computer. I just downloaded SQL.
I guess I will have to just go ahead and get a host that is setup to do the hosting. I am not spending more time on this, it is not worth the pain.

I can set it up on a server on the web. That's a piece of cake. I am trying to install it (and) get it to run on my computer. I can figure it all out in time but I'd rather not at this point.

I have already looked at this Install instructions. They all apply to on the web server. I want to run local to evaluate first Before deciding to use ZEN.

Thanks for the info though, I was hoping someone could loan me a short cut if they had Already done this.

Regards
Donnie

[superprg]

Yes mate
You can very welll run zen cart on your local machine
To start with, install Apache/PHP/Mysql/phpmyadmin

Go through this link
http://www.webmasterstop.com/48.html

Let us know in case you run into any problems
After this, installing zencart is a breeze!
San

[Donee43]

Thank you.
I am trying to install MySql right now. Should I uninstall MSDE which is a SQL server?
Anyways, when trying to install Mysql I get error message can't find message something another file. Getting tired, I think you have to buy some of those program. BTW by the way the MySQL version is 4.0. I don't even know which versions of the software I need to install. But I am determined. From what I read on the site you sent me to, you need to install all those software programs.

Another thing, I have MSDE server running but I have no idea how to conifg it,
I need a gui to do that. I noticed this Mysql has that it seems. So you can give rights to dirs and add names etc.. At least I think I am on the right track.
And to think, this old man networked Jackson Hewitt when he first started.
That was a wee long time ago and alot has changed. And it was a little peer to peer. I see I need to get a printer connection and print a bunch of docs.
I like hit the exe file and play. Guess I am just getting too old for this.

I will check it all out tomorrow.

Anyone gotta good ideas on the BEST place to run ZEN. Host wise, and I need to register a domain name. ??

Later
Donnie.

PS this is just what this site needed. A dummy like me. That way others learn.
Follow this thread cause as I learn I can help the other newbees.

[superprg]

MSDE means Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine?
Zen cart doesnt works with SQL server
It is best compatible with Mysql
Mysql 4.0.1 is fine for zen cart

[DrByte]

Anyone gotta good ideas on the BEST place to run ZEN. Host wise, and I need to register a domain name.

At the top of this page is a link which says "Certified Hosting", where you'll find several great options. Check them out and choose one you're comfortable with.

[SimplyBea]

Donnee.....??

How did the installation go? I am also keen to work with Zen on my computer before installing it on the server.

Anyone else here who can give feedback on running ZenCart with xampp ? I have that on my pc but don't know how to use it........

Thanks
Bea

[dbltoe]

click search at the top of the page and enter xampp. You'll find lots of helpful information from those who have been there.