This is the step by step procedure to install Community Server 2007, version 2 and version 1.1 on DiscountASP.NET servers. Note the installation procedure is only a guideline. We do not support the Community Server software. If you run into installation problems, you are welcome to use our community forum for peer support, or use the support available from the makers of Community Server.

Installation instructions

A. Enable MS SQL add-on in the hosting control panel, if it is not already enabled.  To avoid any conflicts, we would highly recommend using a fresh database for the application install.

B. Download Community Server 2007, v2 or v1.1 from http://communityserver.org

C. Unzip the content on your computer.

D. Enable the web installer.

• Open \Web\Installer\default.aspx
• Change the following line:

bool INSTALLER_ENABLED = false;

to:

bool INSTALLER_ENABLED = true;

E. Upload the files and directories using FTP to a directory of your choice. We will use /CS (on the web server) for this walk through.

F. Setup the /CS subfolder as an IIS Application.

• Navigate to the Web Application Tool in the hosting control panel. (https://my.discountasp.net)
• Select the directory you uploaded the files. /CS in this example.
• Click Install Application

G. Activate the web installer by navigating to http://YourHostedDomainName.com/CS/installer/

H. Go through the installer

1. Click next on the 1st page
2. Read and agree to the License
3. In the Database Login page

• Type in your SQL Server Name, eg. Mssql01
• Check SQL Server Authentication
• Enter your SQL Username
• Enter your SQL user password

    4. In the Database Instance Screen, select the database you want Community Server to use.
    5. In the Installation Options Page, Leave all options checked
    6. In the Create New Community Page

• Type in the Community URL. Use YourHostedDomainName.com/CS in this example
• Enter the username and password you want to use as the administrator
• Check Sample Data, if you wish.

    7. Done!

I. To prevent unauthorized access, remove the /installer directory.