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Where can I find my
Database Name:
I think thats what im getting wrong on installation. It says Access denied 'name@IP' or something.
You have to create the database first. Log in to Member Operations, click on Billing, then click on MySQL. You create a database name, database username and password here. PowWeb will assign you a server name. The database name and username has to be unique on the server, but these are visible only to you, so pick something connected with your site. Choose passwords with care.
Once you have this info, then you can proceed with the osCommerce configuration.
I already did all that. When I type all the information, it says DENIED - denied 'Cmoazz'@MYIP(using password:YES) whats that mean?
Are you attempting to access the MySQL database from your own PC? That won't work - PowWeb restricts access to within its own network. Otherwise, I'd say that you have an error somewhere in your defines for the database information.
I am going to the www.website.com/osCommerce then I click cataloge, then I click the install thing, then it takes me to the screen where I fill out database server, username, password, database user, etc. thats where I get denied.
Are you using the exact information that was shown on the MySQL page in billing, including the password you gave? If these are correct, it should work. I can't offer any other suggestion. The server will be something like mysql11.powweb.com (the exact name is the one shown to you in Member Operations, the username is also what is shown there for MySQL, and the password is what you gave it.
Im at this page
http://www.pownuke.com/oscommerce/oscsecure.php
I deleted the first Install I saw when I entered my osCommerce folder in FTP. Do I also delete the one in osCommerce/cataloge ?
Also, where EXACTLY do I upload that zip file to? Just inside the osCommerce?
Jade Dragon
7-23-05, 08:37 AM
you'll need to unzip the files on to your pc, then upload all the files from the /catalog/ folder up to your site. Then follow the tutorial for installation of a standalone oscommerce.
so ALL those files are going into cataloge folder?
When you unpack the osCommerce distribution, there is a catalog folder with many subfolders. The contents of the catalog folder, including the subfolders, should be uploaded to your site. If you want the osCommerce store to be what people see when they first go to your site, upload the contents of catalog into your htdocs folder, so what is catalog/index.php on your local disk is htdocs/index.php on the PowWeb server.
Once all the files are uploaded, open the catalog/install page in a browser (or just /install if you uploaded directly into htdocs) and follow the instructions.
mmnannas
7-23-05, 09:53 PM
I'm having the same problem, getting error showing DENIED mmnannas@!.
I'm running the installation from the site manager, and have verified mysql server, database name, username and updated password already.
I've also tried with alternate username and password that I created with the same results.
I've already reinstalled once, and verified permissions settings on mysql page in OPS.
Any suggestions please.
You are specifying the database username and password? You may need support to help you.
mmnannas
7-23-05, 11:46 PM
I got it working finally. I'm not sure what caused it, but after closing out completely from everything, and restarting install it worked.
I did find an interesting item to note though.
On my OPS panel a second DB that I had not created was showing up.
Thanks for the help with other posts.
The House Ogre.
I uploaded the file into htdocs/oscommerce/cataloge. When I went to that site, I still see pink at the top, also, how do I edit my oscommerce, it shows like computer things? HELP!
Where do I edit my oscommerce...?
You download all the files from the server to your local PC, edit them there, and then upload as needed. I recommend that you save a copy of the unmodified files off to the side so you have them in case you need to recover them. I do not recommend trying to edit "on the server". In particular, do NOT use the "File Manager" feature in the osCommerce admin panel to edit your files, it will corrupt them.
It is a few minutes work to install osCommerce but much, much more to make it something you'd want on your web site. You will need to learn somethimg about PHP so that you understand the code you are editing. If you are not comfortable with this, then you may want to find a different e-commerce solution.
The pink warning and how to get rid of it is described in the guide that Jade Dragon put together.
Can you tell me where they are so I can download them and edit?
Also, can you send a link on where to get rid of that pink warning.
I think you can visit the page...
www.305kicks.com/osCommerce then go to cataolge.
Thanks.
I tried uploading that chmod.php onto oscommerce/cataloge, but my computer doesnt let me drag it. It wont move at all. Also, all the .php files that are in cataloge, are those the things I edit to change my osCommerce shopping page? Let me know, still waiting on responses, thanks.
Have you ever done website development before, using tools on your local PC and not some web-based "designer template" tool? If you haven't, which would appear to be the case, then I would say osCommerce is not for you and you should seek another solution. You MUST be familiar with standard web development practices such as local editing and uploading by FTP, and be able to understand PHP enough to know what code you're reading and how to edit it. If you're looking for a pushbutton solution, osCommerce isn't it.
I have no idea what you were trying to "drag". If you want to upload the chmod.php file, use an FTP tool. You can use PowWeb's webftp.powweb.com if you're desparate, but that's rather unwieldy for large-scale work. I like to use SmartFTP (www.smartftp.com), and I use Dreamweaver MX for actual development and maintenance of my site.
You can also change the protection of files on your site with the PowWeb site manager - in your case, that would be http://www.305kicks.com/+sitemanager - log in with your PowWeb Member Operations username and password. Browse to the file you want to change and click on it. There you'll be able to change the protection - 444 is the recommended code for configure.php.
The files of your site are on the PowWeb server. You should copy them to your local PC using an FTP client.
As for "still waiting on responses", you entered your first question at 11:34PM your time and got impatient at 1:37AM, two hours later. This may discourage some from offering help. Responses are not guaranteed.
I didnt mean anything negative by that, sorry. Anyway, let me try uploading the chmod.php through FTP on powweb. I was "dragging" by going to ftp:// through internet explorer, how I usually upload my files.
Ok so I went to the ftp thing through powweb and it shows chmod.php there... but I still see
Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: /www/3/0/305kicks.com/htdocs/osCommerce/catalog/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - please set the right user permissions on this file.
that pink warning on the cataloge site...
Once you upload the chmod.php file, you have to open it in a web browser - http://305kicks.com/osCommerce/catalog/chmod.php You'll see a blank page but the pink error should be gone.
Great its gone, and now to edit my shopping cart. I edit the index.php one right? Im gonna have to make a new thread for help on php and cart... because I have to make it all over I think. Im going to need thumbnail, a scroll to select size of shoe, and an image name, and a buy button or something like that. Thanks again, youve been great help, and I know im annoying. Thanks
No. you don't edit index.php - at least not as a start.
Products you add in the admin panel. There you specify the product name, description, price and an image. The size selection is done with "Product Attributes", which you need to learn about. The Buy Now button is automatically provided.
I suggest you load at least some sample products into your store (and delete the sample ones) to get a feel forit. Then think about what appearance changes you want to make. Simple things, such as replacing the osCommerce image and title are easy. Color changes are done in the stylesheet. Other changes are more complex. Start slowly and make sure you back up your working store before making changes.
Where is the admin panel?
What happened to my osCommerce. It doesnt load anymore... I havent even started editing so I know I didnt do anything... why isnt it working? HELP!
http://305kicks.com/osCommerce/catalog/ works. If you leave off osCommerce, you just get an index of the osCommerce top-level distribution files. I assume you used the Sitemanager method of installing osCommerce. I hate that - it encourages misconfiguration by setting a default path of /osCommerce/catalog, which is unlikely to be wanted. The admin panel is http://305kicks.com/osCommerce/catalog/admin , which you had better password-secure promptly as your entire site can be destroyed by anyone.
Ok, can I think im going to start a new thread on how to update my .php files for osCommerce. Maybe someone can even view-source, copy and paste the code, then edit it for me to get started... I only need like a few pictures and the Categories set. I'll probably do some experimenting before I post, get some basic know how of it.. Thanks again for all the great help!
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