ok, i just downloaded dbman and i need some help! i don't even know where to start in installing it. I printed out the READ ME files, but it's too confusing! Can some one please explain to me how to get it set up and running? PLEASE!!! i've been using brinkster.com for my websites and would like it to work on there. Can someone please help?

If you are in a position where you can't understand the read me I'd really recommend hiring an installer. They should be able to get the job done quickly with no hair ripping on your part :)

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/...nstallers/index.html

A couple I'd recommend are agriya and webarchitects.

ok... i've alway's been good at this stuff, it's just that I am getting confused by the "read me" instructions becasue it doesnt explain things very good. like i can't get the db.cgi file to open up from the net (it says that it should be able to be opened from the net, but i can't get it opened) and how do i get the database onto the website? i still need help.. if someone could just give me a simple set up instructions!

I just wanted to evaluate dbman so I downloaded it. I think you only have to change the one variable in default.cfg pointing to the location of the db.cgi and it should run ( you may need to edit the path to the perl program ).

I created a folder under my cgi-bin folder called - dbman. under that I created the auth folder ( as I recall, the info on the auth folder may have been a little sparse. ).

I copied all the files to the dbman folder ( auth folder is empty but you should copy the index.html file to it ). set all the permissions as noted in the readme.

in your browser just type http://www.yoursite.com/cgi-bin/dbman/db.cgi (or whatever).


Gene
"The older I get, the more I admire competence, just simple competence in any field from adultery to zoology."

ok... where is the cgi-bin??? is it supposed to be on your computer cause i can't find it on mine? and how did u copy the files over to get them onto the web? can you just upload them onto you web site manager?

There is a tutorial for DBMan on JPDeni's website http://jpdeni.com/dbman/

The cgi-bin would be on your server (read instructions provided by your host provider) You would then use an FTP program to upload your files to the server.

Unoffical DBMan FAQ

http://creativecomputingweb.com/dbman/index.shtml/

were you the one who typed "...i've alway's been good at this stuff?"

the cgi-bin folder is on your web host's computer. you will need to ask him the path to it. some hosts put it on the same level with your public_html folder and some put it underneath the public_html folder. You should be able to use the website manager to navigate to this folder.

as for uploading the files, you should be able to use the website manager to create the folders and upload the files. If not, you can use an FTP program.


Gene
"The older I get, the more I admire competence, just simple competence in any field from adultery to zoology."

ok... i didn't find a cgi-bin folder on the web mamager on my account on Brinkster so i created one. and then i uploaded all of the files and when i went to open the db.cgi page it did't come up right. insteadt of having the box where you can login it had a blank screen and a popup thingy came up with a download box...

i'm trying to get teh dbman to work but it's only giving me trouble!

You can't simply create a cgi-bin folder and expect it to work.

After reading the past few posts I really would recommend hiring an installer.

Is your server a UNIX or Windows server. The settings for the script are different for each type of server. The default being for UNIX servers.

Unoffical DBMan FAQ

http://creativecomputingweb.com/dbman/index.shtml/

Don't bother going any further. Brinkster does not support Perl and CGI scripts- that is why there is no cgi-bin. If you are looking for free, try www.netfirms.com. I think that is one of the very few free hosts that allow these kinds of scripts.
Anne
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