Installing SilverStripe CMS

The SilverStripe CMS is a flexible open source Content Management System that gives everyone involved in a web project the tools they need to do their jobs. This article provides instructions on how to install SilverStripe on your Nexcess hosting account.

• The latest version of SilverStripe (2.4.x) can be downloaded from http://silverstripe.org/stable-download/.
  1. Extract the Zip archive to your local computer using your preferred archive manager.
  2. Upload the contents of the silverstripe-v2.4.0 to your web root¹⁾ using FTP.

• Log in to your SiteWorx control panel and then follow the instructions provided in this article to create a MySQL database and user called ss.

• Open the index.php file in your web browser.
  • http://www.example.com/index.php
  1. Enter the database information you created in Step 2, then click Re-Check Requirements.
     
  2. Create an admin account, then click Install SilverStripe.
     • Enter a complex password or use a free password generator to create one for you.
  3. Click Click here to delete the installation files for security.
  4. You have successfully installed SilverStripe CMS! Log in to begin using this software.

• SilverStripe Website
• SilverStripe Help and Support page