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PunBB.NET installation

1. Make sure, that the system you are going to install PunBB.NET onto meets the requirements described in System requirements.

2. Check that ASP.NET version 2 support is allowed in IIS.

3. Create either a new WebSite, or a new Virtual Path in an existing website.

Proceed to “Properties” and set up using the WebSite and/or the Virtual Path for ASP.NET version 2.

4. Copy all PunBB.NET files into the recently created Website’s directory.

5. Create a blank DB (in our example, sample.mdb) and place it into the App_Data folder. If you are using MS SQL Server or MySQL, create database and user using DBMS tools.

6. Make sure that the NETWORK SERVICE user has “Read”, “Write” and “Modify” rights for the web.config file.

7. Open the following link in your browser: http://<Your site name>/Install.aspx

8. Fill in the required fields. (Data Base User Name and Data Base Password fields may be left blank if you use MS Access)

9. Press “Install”.


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