The database is used to store the posts, options and other aspects of your blog.
WP does not use a flat file for it’s storage.
So you need to ensure MySQL is configured and working first, then create a database for it to use and point it at it.
Regards
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arta
(@arta)
So I create a blank database and enter the name of it in my config file? Do I have to upload it to my website server?
Thanks!
You have to have the database on the server where you install WP. On most Hostservers there is a option to create a database. Check that first.
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arta
(@arta)
Sorry. . . this is so foreign to me. Do I have to upload it before I create my blog? or is it like creating web pages? create them first, then upload them to my server.
thanks!
You first need a database. And then put the DBname ed in your config.php file. Then upload WP, en run the install
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arta
(@arta)
Okay, I’ve created a database and named is blog. I corrected my config file. When you say upload WP – upload it to where? Right now it’s on my hard drive. Am I slow, or what?
Once you’ve modified the wp-config.php file on your local HD, upload that and all other files/directories to your webhost.
Unless you explicitely want your blog in a sub-directory, I’d just upload it to the base directory.
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arta
(@arta)
Okay – I uploaded all my files and directories to my server. I got online and pulled up the install file and it says “Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in /usr/local/web/wwraft/arta/blog/wp-admin/install.php on line 1”
Can anyone help? I’m so sorry I’m so slow!
When you upload files, you have to make sure to upload it in ASCII format.
So I would delete what you’ve uploaded and re-upload ensuring this format.
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