WordPress has been installed and configured. Next on the agenda is to start building the site out. Stay tuned as construction happens through early December.
This week I got my basic configuration done and tackled starting to plan out my site. I want to mainly keep it as a professional blog where I can post things that I come across over time. I also will build in functionality to store tutorials I will be creating across a number of fields I am involved in.
I also thought it might be cool to create a database of direct phone numbers to corporations (I am tired of always getting the run around by customer service personal to get directly to tech support). Lastly, I will implement some sort of forum (maybe vBulletin or phpBB) to allow some user interaction and possibly build a bit of a community.
All in all, site configuration was pretty simple. Once I get some free time I will be replacing the ugly banner with a graphical banner.
More coming next week when I have the plan completed.
So… to fix the Skype part of the problem was just a matter of unchecking a box in the Skype preferences.
Would you believe that was not the only issue? Turns out Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit can come equipped with Microsoft IIS7 preinstalled. I had no idea I even had it on here and that also caused Apache to not load in properly. Quick fix, dump IIS7.
Now Apache is working properly, mySQL on the other hand is not. My guess is it is because I already have a mySQL server running on this computer and they are conflicting. So I’m going to uninstall my current server and see if that fixes it.
EDIT:My theory was correct, XAMPP is now fully installed and functional. Additionally, I have my WordPress installation setup now as well.
So… problem #1…
Apache runs on the same ports as:
Filesharing programs like(kazza & co)
Antivir (mcAffe 7.0)
Skype (messenger)
XpAntiSpy
various firewall und routing software
WinXP without SP1
WinXP integrierte Netzwerk Firewall
MS IIS
WebcamXP
Of those, I’m using Skype, so need to find a way to either have Skype run on a different port then 80 or switch apache over.
XAMPP – Installation
Sep 5
So just got XAMPP 1.7.1 installed. I decided on 1.7.1 because it still uses a older version of PHP. PHP 5.3 deprecates alot of stuff and I really am not interested in rewriting portions of any modules I may use this semester just so they will work in my development environment.
On to Configuring my database!
WordPressland….
Aug 30
So here begins my blogging of learning how to use, customize, and maintain WordPress.
For my web design class I will be using WordPress as a CMS for mainly my professional blog and some community interaction via forums. Expect to see updates on the class here as well as any and all resources I come across in the process.
This blog will eventually be merged into the WordPress site I’m creating to become my professional blog.