MultiSite Module Support Thread

[Design75]

I'll have to look at the current module and determine if there are v1.5.4 changes required.. So since Zen Cart is installed only once, both site will run the same modules.. Okay good information.. Thanks a bunch for weighing in..


To my knowledge a wildcard SSL only works for ONE domain name and covers all variations of that domain (www.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, subdomain.yourdomain.com, etc).. I don't think he can use a wildcard SSL for two distinct domains (domain1.com & domain2.com). I'll check in with my own SSL provider to see how my own wildcard domain is setup, but I don't think I can use it across two distinct domains..

Yes I would like to see this..

Yes the module works fine on zc 1.5.4, Yo may need to do some tweaking on the files, but the basics are there.

When you want to use different modules for each site, and they are using files that can't be overridden, you may want to add a switch for each site in that particular file.

The SSL should be a multi-domain certificate when using more than one ssl on the same account. A wild-card is for one domain with multiple sub-domains.

Remember that this module only allows you to set the category's per site, not the products. If you need to also set products per site please contact me, I have a (commercial) solution for that.

[DivaVocals]

Yes the module works fine on zc 1.5.4, Yo may need to do some tweaking on the files, but the basics are there.

When you want to use different modules for each site, and they are using files that can't be overridden, you may want to add a switch for each site in that particular file.

The SSL should be a multi-domain certificate when using more than one ssl on the same account. A wild-card is for one domain with multiple sub-domains.

Remember that this module only allows you to set the category's per site, not the products. If you need to also set products per site please contact me, I have a (commercial) solution for that.

Got it.. For what I'm attempting to do, I don't need to set products per site, but good to know that there is an option for that.. (you know my details.. shoot me an email with that info.. )

What I need to do is pretty straight forward (I think/hope ).. I'm migrating his current store from VirtueMart to Zen Cart on one domain and migrating the other domain from Joomla to WordPress/ZenCart (where Zen Cart and WordPress will be run as an integration site)

Both Zen Cart sites will be identical in every way (look/feel/product offerings/etc) except the domain to reach them.. What I mostly want is for my client to only have ONE back-end to manage these two twin Zen Cart sites..

and before ANYONE asks why.. here's WHY..

• My client is not yet comfortable letting go of the domain associated with the existing VirtueMart store (it's a branding thing-it's HIS business.. so my job is to find a SOLUTION to his BUSINESS problem)
• The migration plan for the VirtueMart to Zen Cart migration already includes a number of 301 redirects so that ALL the VirtueMart categories, products, and other links will properly re-direct to their Zen Cart equivalents.

So in the name of making my client fully comfortable with the transition, and while we transition his clients over to using the new store domain, we want to maintain BOTH storefronts. I just don't want my client to have to maintain TWO store back-ends.. I am hoping that this module will provide the foundation I need to make this possible.. (sounds like it might)

[Design75]

Got it.. For what I'm attempting to do, I don't need to set products per site, but good to know that there is an option for that.. (you know my details.. shoot me an email with that info.. )

What I need to do is pretty straight forward (I think/hope ).. I'm migrating his current store from VirtueMart to Zen Cart on one domain and migrating the other domain from Joomla to WordPress/ZenCart (where Zen Cart and WordPress will be run as an integration site)

Both Zen Cart sites will be identical in every way (look/feel/product offerings/etc) except the domain to reach them.. What I mostly want is for my client to only have ONE back-end to manage these two twin Zen Cart sites..

and before ANYONE asks why.. here's WHY..

• My client is not yet comfortable letting go of the domain associated with the existing VirtueMart store (it's a branding thing-it's HIS business.. so my job is to find a SOLUTION to his BUSINESS problem)
• The migration plan for the VirtueMart to Zen Cart migration already includes a number of 301 redirects so that ALL the VirtueMart categories, products, and other links will properly re-direct to their Zen Cart equivalents.

So in the name of making my client fully comfortable with the transition, and while we transition his clients over to using the new store domain, we want to maintain BOTH storefronts. I just don't want my client to have to maintain TWO store back-ends.. I am hoping that this module will provide the foundation I need to make this possible.. (sounds like it might)

I'll send you the info later today

[DivaVocals]

I'll send you the info later today

Coolbeans!!

[DivaVocals]

The SSL, no need to buy 2, just buy a wildcard SSL which is more expensive than the regular ones.

FYI to all who might follow this thread, IF you have two distinct domains you will need a multidomain SSL (AKA SANS Cert). With a SANS Cert you can buy one cert that covers multiple distinct domains. (yourdomain.com and yourotherdomain.com) The number of domains supported will vary with each certificate..

A SANS cert is VERY different from a Wildcard Cert which simply covers all variations for the SAME domain name (www.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, subdomain.yourdomain.com) Most hosting companies do not sell these type of SSL certs so you WILL have to shop around and purchase a SANS or Wildcard cert from an SSL provider/re-seller.. Also not all hosts will support Wildcard or SANS Certs.. so you WILL need to check with your host to be sure that they do support them. If you need one of these certs and your host doesn't support it, you will need to move your site to a host that properly supports these certs..
(I want to thank the "little birdie" who PM'd me last night with this important SSL information)

That said, I still need to look at how this module deals with SSL setup for the two stores.. Even if my client's host support them (moving him from Bluehost to InMotion) I still am not clear if this module will wok properly.. More things to check out/test..

[Design75]

FYI to all who might follow this thread, IF you have two distinct domains you will need a multidomain SSL (AKA SANS Cert). With a SANS Cert you can buy one cert that covers multiple distinct domains. (yourdomain.com and yourotherdomain.com) The number of domains supported will vary with each certificate..

A SANS cert is VERY different from a Wildcard Cert which simply covers all variations for the SAME domain name (www.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, subdomain.yourdomain.com) Most hosting companies do not sell these type of SSL certs so you WILL have to shop around and purchase a SANS or Wildcard cert from an SSL provider/re-seller.. Also not all hosts will support Wildcard or SANS Certs.. so you WILL need to check with your host to be sure that they do support them. If you need one of these certs and your host doesn't support it, you will need to move your site to a host that properly supports these certs..
(I want to thank the "little birdie" who PM'd me last night with this important SSL information)

That said, I still need to look at how this module deals with SSL setup for the two stores.. Even if my client's host support them (moving him from Bluehost to InMotion) I still am not clear if this module will wok properly.. More things to check out/test..

You will need to set SSL in each config file for the sites. Just like in the normal config files
site1.com will be using the default configure.php,

and site2.com will look something like this

$template_dir = "site2";
define('SITE_NAME','Site 2');
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://www.site2.com');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://site2.com');
define('ENABLE_SSL', 'true'); 

[paperman]

Hi
Just following this thread and the SSL requirements for multi domain. We are using sub-domains however some clients will be pointing their domains at these so I guess we will need a full multi domain SSL to cover this rather than wildcard?

Also are there any known issues with Paypal on this module as I am getting a security header bug?

Thanks
Simon

[DivaVocals]

Hi
Just following this thread and the SSL requirements for multi domain. We are using sub-domains however some clients will be pointing their domains at these so I guess we will need a full multi domain SSL to cover this rather than wildcard?

Yes.. can't use a wildcard cert for two DISTINCT domains.. (sub-domains of the MAIN domain are what you need a wildcard cert for)

FYI to all who might follow this thread, IF you have two distinct domains you will need a multidomain SSL (AKA SANS Cert). With a SANS Cert you can buy one cert that covers multiple distinct domains. (yourdomain.com and yourotherdomain.com) The number of domains supported will vary with each certificate..

A SANS cert is VERY different from a Wildcard Cert which simply covers all variations for the SAME domain name (www.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, subdomain.yourdomain.com) Most hosting companies do not sell these type of SSL certs so you WILL have to shop around and purchase a SANS or Wildcard cert from an SSL provider/re-seller.. Also not all hosts will support Wildcard or SANS Certs.. so you WILL need to check with your host to be sure that they do support them. If you need one of these certs and your host doesn't support it, you will need to move your site to a host that properly supports these certs..
(I want to thank the "little birdie" who PM'd me last night with this important SSL information)

That said, I still need to look at how this module deals with SSL setup for the two stores.. Even if my client's host support them (moving him from Bluehost to InMotion) I still am not clear if this module will wok properly.. More things to check out/test..

[paperman]

Thanks that seems to have worked a treat.

[rabivens]

will Multisite Module work on Zencart 1.5.4?
Is it still being worked on?
Is there another option for running a multi shop site?
I'm setting up a dropship based e commerce site with a different shop for each dropship vendor?