Joomla 1.5 Installation

The system requirements for installing Joomla 1.5 are:

* Apache 1.x or 2.x
* PHP 4.3 or above
* MySQL 3.23 or above
* For local tests on your computer, you can use the WAMP package.

SiteGround web hosting offers the perfect environment for running Joomla 1.5. SiteGround web servers are optimized for hosting Joomla 1.5 sites.

Once ready for the installation, please follow the steps below:

Step 1. Create a Mysql database and add an user to it. This can be done easily with Cpanel by following the MySQL database tutorial.

In case you are not using Cpanel refer to the MySQL manual on creating databases and adding users to it.

Step 2. Next on your Desktop and create a folder called upload.

Step 3. Go to Joomla download page. Download the .zip file to the upload folder and extract it there.

Step 4. Upload all the content from upload to the directory on the server where Joomla 1.5 will be installed. SiteGround recommends using FTP for this purpose and the FTP tutorial will guide you through the necessary steps.

Step 5. Open the URL of the newly uploaded Joomla files. This will be either http://your_domain_name.com or a subdirectory such as http://your_domain_name.com/example.

Step 6. You will be redirected to the Joomla installation page:

On the first page of the installation you will be able to choose the Language for the installation.

We recommend selecting "English" in order to follow easier the next steps from the tutorial.

Step 7. Next Joomla will perform a pre-installation check about the system environment. Failing to meet a requirement or recommendation may cause functional and security problems later.

Here is a screenshot of all Joomla 1.5 requirements met on a standard SiteGround hosting account:

Step 8. Once you make sure all requirements are met, click on [Next] from the top right menu.

Step 9. Next you will have to accept Joomla's license and click on [Next] to continue.

Step 10. The following page will ask about the MySQL details for the new Joomla 1.5 installation.

There are hints and explanations about all fields in case you have difficulties with providing the needed information:

Step 11. Next screen is about the FTP configuration. Leave it to the default settings and just click [Next] from the top right menu.

Step 12. From the page that appears you will be able to complete the final Joomla 1.5 settings specifying your email and specifying the admin password. Click on [Next] to save the progress.
Step 13. In the last page of the installation wizard you will receive a confirmation that Joomla has been successfully installed.

Before being able to access your new Joomla 1.5 you must delete the installation directory. For this purpose use FTP as described in Step 3.