How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

29 Apr 2010, 2:44 PM

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How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

Hey, i'm trying to demo the new version. When I get to database setup...i put in my credentials. Do for the root username for the demo database is there a password? Or am I supposed to put in mine?

29 Apr 2010, 2:51 PM

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kenny724

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Re: How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

Actually, what I am trying to say is how can I demo it with the default demo settings without hurting the online shop? The default demo settings aren't working.

29 Apr 2010, 3:50 PM

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drbyte

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Re: How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

You need to create another database in your hosting control panel, and assign another user+password to it. Then you can use those credentials when running zc_install to set up your demo.

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29 Apr 2010, 4:00 PM

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Re: How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

I got it. With Winmerge....ugh....alot of files to update, like hundreds to keep my changes? Looks like it will take a long tme, at least for me. :( In your opinion Dr. Byte is it worth the upgrade?

29 Apr 2010, 4:25 PM

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Re: How do I set up another test store without touching my live site?

kenny724:

In your opinion Dr. Byte is it worth the upgrade?Absolutely.

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