Where are the New Install Instruction for Version 4?
Where are the New Install Instruction for Version 4?
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Wayne Luke
The Rabid Badger - a vBulletin Cloud demonstration site.
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Download instructions say "Copied from vb3 files, needs replaced before Gold".
The great new version needs great new instructions.Comment
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vBulletin 4 zip file contents
do_not_upload/ folder (This folder contains administration files. Only use these when you're told to upload it by a support staff, or if you know what you're doing)
`- file: tools.php (a script to help you fix (login) problems and rebuild caches for usergroups, bitfields, etc.)
`- file: searchshell.php (a php shell script to rebuild search index from console)
`- file: vb_backup.sh (a bash shell script to backup the database, especially handy for nightly backups)
license_agreement.html file (All customers must agree to this license agreement prior to downloading and using the vBulletin software)
vb3_readme.html (HTML version of this installation, upgrade, information file)
vb3_readme.txt (TEXT version of this installation, upgrade, information file)
upload/ folder (This folder contains all the files from the vBulletin forum software that you need to upload when installing or upgrading)
`- All the files inside this folder are required to run vBulletin, see the below installation and/or upgrade instructions on which files to modify and/or to delete after an installation or upgrade.
vBulletin 4 Installation Instructions
This is an overview and quick guide to installing vBulletin 4.0 on your server. For a complete description of how to install vBulletin 4, see the installation section [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/install] of the vBulletin Manual [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html].
First, unzip the vBulletin zip file you downloaded from the members' area [http://members.vbulletin.com] to your hard disk and then open the 'upload/includes/' folder. In this you will find config.php.new. You should rename this to config.php and then open it in a text editor.
The config.php file is commented throughout, so you should be able to work out what values to enter for the variables yourself. The values for the config.php file are described in detail here [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/editconfig].
When you have finished, save the file and then upload the entire contents of the 'upload/' folder to your web server.
When this is done, point your browser at http://www.example.com/forums/install/install.php (where www.example.com/forums/ is the URL of your vBulletin) and proceed to click the Next Step buttons until the script asks to fill in some addresses and names for your board.
After you have done this, the installer will ask you for some details to set you up as the administrator of the new vBulletin. A few more clicks and the script will be finished.
Before proceeding to the Admin Control Panel, you must delete the 'install/install.php' and 'install/upgrade1.php' files from your webserver. You may then enter the control panel and start working on your new vBulletin!
The entire installation process should take no more than five minutes.
Upgrading from vBulletin 3.8.4
Close your board via the Admin Control Panel.
Upload all files from the 'upload/' folder in the zip, with the exception of 'install/install.php'. Then open the 'upload/includes/' folder. In this you will find config.php.new. You should rename this to config.php and then open it in a text editor.
Open your browser and point the URL to http://www.example.com/forum/install/upgrade.php (where www.example.com/forums/ is the URL of your vBulletin). You should now be automatically forwarded to the appropriate upgrade script and step.
Follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure you click next step or proceed until you are redirected to your Admin Control Panel. Here, you can reopen your board.
For a complete description of how to upgrade from a previous version of vBulletin 3 to the latest version, see the upgrade section [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/upgrade] of the vBulletin 3 Manual [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html].
Please note that the format for config.php in vBulletin 3.5.x is different from previous versions of vBulletin, and you will need to manually update your config file to the new format. Instructions are here [http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/editconfig].
Upgrading from older versions
Before upgrading to vBulletin 4.0, you will need to download the files to upgrade to vBulletin 3.8.4. Once your community is running on vBulletin 3.8.4, then you can upload the vBulletin 4.0 files and perform the upgrade to this version. If you need assistance with this, contact vBulletin Support.
A note on Styles
vBulletin 4.0 uses a new Template and Stylevar engine. This means your previous styles are not compatible with vBulletin 4.0. When you upgrade, they will be disabled and a new style will be created and set as the default style.
Appendix: More information
Here are some important links with more information:
The vBulletin Online Manual (http://www.vBulletin.com/docs/html/) - With installation and upgrade instructions, indepth feature and options information and more technical documents.
The vBulletin Members Area (http://members.vBulletin.com/) - Download area for vBulletin, private customer support tickets area, etc.
The vBulletin Support Forums (http://www.vBulletin.com/forum/) - Free priority support forums, latest announcements with indepth release details, etc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2009 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.Translations provided by Google.
Wayne Luke
The Rabid Badger - a vBulletin Cloud demonstration site.
vBulletin 5 APIComment
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Just seeking a clarification:
Upgrading from vBulletin 3.8.4
Close your board via the Admin Control Panel.
Upload all files from the 'upload/' folder in the zip, with the exception of 'install/install.php'. Then open the 'upload/includes/' folder. In this you will find config.php.new. You should rename this to config.php and then open it in a text editor.Comment
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Thanks for the instructions.
I have been using for a half a day and it looks great!Comment
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Upgrading from older versions
Before upgrading to vBulletin 4.0, you will need to download the files to upgrade to vBulletin 3.8.4. Once your community is running on vBulletin 3.8.4, then you can upload the vBulletin 4.0 files and perform the upgrade to this version. If you need assistance with this, contact vBulletin Support.
Please don't PM or VM me for support - I only help out in the threads.
vBulletin Manual & vBulletin 4.0 Code Documentation (API)
Want help modifying your vbulletin forum? Head on over to vbulletin.org
If I post CSS and you don't know where it goes, throw it into the additional.css template.
W3Schools <- awesome site for html/css helpComment
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Yeah, strange that the wording has changed and is needlessly confusing. It comes across as suggesting that the 3.8.4 package needs to be installed in addition to the 4.0 gold package when it isn't necessary.
I was running 3.7.3 and only ran the 4.0 upgrade. It worked flawlessly.Comment
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It seems now you are saying users should upgrade to 3.8.4 first and then upgrade to 4.0. When did you start recommending that? I guess I can understand it if you were running a 3.7 or earlier board, but I wouldn't think you would have to do this if you were already running a 3.8.x board.Translations provided by Google.
Wayne Luke
The Rabid Badger - a vBulletin Cloud demonstration site.
vBulletin 5 APIComment
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