ChrisMac Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have been a member of this forum for 6mins and 47secs and this is my first (but certainly not last, I fear) post.I have just downloaded the latest version of Prestashop in order to create an online shop.I have reviewed many of the posts in this forum and, when I can understand them, they seem a bit scary.I can just about cope with html and can apply javascript applications, but have never touched php. I have also not yet activated the php scripts nor MySql database provided by Fasthosts, where my site will be hosted.So a virgin indeed... any general tips to help me weather this (I fear) very steep learning curve, would be welcome.I'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 welcome to prestashop community.reading posts here and trying to read a bit of php tutorial would make it easier for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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21846657 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 O hey, welcome to the fans club my shop is also hosted by fasthost. you will firstly need to create a database with a privileged user connection in your cPanel, as i guess this may be your problem, then simply install this cart script by going to http://yourdomain.com/YourPossibleSubDomain/install.php in your browser. And as I can recall, I suggest you to checkout the WIKI. some tutorial there.I think someday the Presta Team will consolidate the documentations. well, now, have a great Prestashop time and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMac Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks for the response. Started the process with Fasthosts but fell at the first hurdle, because they offerred choice! The last thing a virgin needs is choice!Basically, I can host on a Linux shared server using MySql or on a Windows server using Msql. Er... and then they ask if I need 150mb or 350mb.How would I know which are the best options for a Prestashop store.Do you?If it helps get a definitive answer, my shop will probably only carry about 20 to 30 products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21846657 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 well, as the WIKI says that the PS need the MySQL database, then I think "a Linux shared server using MySql" may be your choice. I am not sure about 150mb or 350mb - is it a server memory option or a database size? and whatever you choose, you just need to make a capable condition for running prestashop. If I were you, I would condiser how many customers my business is serving and will serve. I think it may lead you to the conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swguy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Use Linux. Most people responding to your questions will be Linux people, not MS people, so you're more likely to get your problem solved. 150M is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMac Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 OK. Linux it is then.Another issue. On my reseller account at Fasthosts, they limit the number of MySql databases you can have.If I want to run several shops from the same portal site or maybe several individual (different themed) shops for clients all with their own individual e-commerce payment facilities, can they all the sites use the same MySql database. If so, how would you do that?I am keen to get these issues under my belt before starting out, rather than do it wrong and have a huge mess to sort out down the line.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swguy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 You really want to have one database per shop. BTW, if they limit the number of databases you can have, they probably also severely limit the amount of CPU given to each account. You might need to upgrade to get the kind of performance you will want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMac Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks software guy.I thought you might say that! >But I was hoping you wouldn't. One suggested solution on another forum for another database driven site (Wordpress Blog), suggested running more than one site on the same database would be possible, by altering the 'wp_' to 'wp_001' and so on before setting up the first site. If that makes any sense to you. It kind of seemed like you would be "partitioning" the database... each website feeding off a different portion so to speak.Any thoughts? Or do you know if there is a different thread dealing with these issues. I can't be the only newbie out there trying to do this... hosting different sites out of the same portal, or hosting different sites as a website builder, on top of the same database in a reseller account like Fasthosts.Or is it just not something one should just not try?Any idea how you get a moderator involved in soemthing like this? I hate to keep picking your brains... you must have enough of your own work to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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