New UBB.classic(TM) 6.3 Installation - NT/Win2k

NOTE ON RECOMMENDED WEB SERVERS:
  UBB.classic(TM) has been tested under most common web servers for NT/Win2k.  We highly advise using IIS 4 or 5.  While it should be possible to install UBB.classic(TM) under other web servers (such as Netscape Enterprise / iPlanet), we have not been able to fully test UBB.classic(TM) installations and might not have enough experience to assist you if you choose to contact Infopop support!

NOTE FOR WINDOWS 95, 98, and "ME" USERS:
  UBB.classic(TM) does not operate properly on these operating systems due to lack of file locking support.  We do not advise running UBB.classic(TM) on these platforms for that reason.

NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP USERS:
  Windows XP allows the use of two file systems - FAT32 or NTFS.  We advise using NTFS over FAT32.

NOTE ON UPLOADING FILES:
  All files must be uploaded in ASCII mode (text mode in the Fetch FTP client) EXCEPT files that end in .jpg or .gif that are in your non-CGI directory.

Use the instructions in this section to install the UBB.classic(TM) 6.3 software on an NT or Win2K server.


1.  Upload all files in the "cgi-bin" folder of the zip file into the directory you will be using for your UBB.classic(TM) CGI files.


2.  Upload the contents of the "variables" folder from your zip file into your UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory.


3.  Create a "Members" directory on the server and place the contents of the "Members" folder in the zip file into that directory.  If you can place this directory above the web root, do so.  Otherwise, you should place the Members directory within the UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory.

  Note: For added security, name your Members directory something other than "Members".  We advise something similar to "Members" so that we can locate it in the event that you require Infopop support.  Alternative Members directory names could include "M3mb3rs" or "srebmeM"


4.  Create a directory named "ubb" on your server for your UBB.classic(TM) non-CGI files.  Upload all files (including the subdirectories shown) in the "noncgi" folder into this directory.

  NOTE: Do not place the UBB.classic(TM) noncgi directory within the UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory.


5.  You must now ensure that .cgi and .pl are mapped to Perl and that your permissions are set. Since neither of these functions can be done remotely, you must consult with your host if they are not already done.  Often they are not.

  You can test whether .cgi and .pl are mapped by uploading "hello.cgi" and "hello.pl" (located in the help directory of your zip file) to your UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory.  Call them from a browser.  If you are prompted to download them or you see an alert message, your server is not mapped properly or permissions are not correct. Ask your web host to map perl to ".cgi" and ".pl" for you. If they are unsure how to do this, please refer them to the full UBB.classic(TM) documentation, located in the support area of our web site (http://www.infopop.com).

  If Perl is mapped properly and you receive a "Hello world from perl 5" message in your browser, then perl is mapped and you next have to check your permissions settings.

  You can test your permissions now by uploading ubb6_test.cgi (located in the help directory of your zip file), in ASCII mode, to your UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory and running the tests. There is more documentation on this file located in the help directory "ReadMe.txt" file. If any of the tests fail, you will need your web hosting provider to set your permissions for you. Documentation on permissions is located in the support area of our web site (http://www.infopop.com). Once you have finished with ubb6_test.cgi, delete it; leaving it is a security risk!


6.  You must now set up your board by typing http://www.yourdomainhere.com/url/to/cgi/cp.cgi in your browser.  Replace "www.yourdomainhere.com" with your real domain name, and replace "/url/to/cgi" with the real URL to your UBB.classic(TM) CGI directory.  Setup instructions will appear and a series of 7 fields of information to fill in and submit.

  The UBB.classic(TM) software may have your paths and URLs already filled in. They are usually correct but please check them; this will save you some time.

  If you have difficulty finding your paths use the system environmentals link or ask your web hosting provider's support department for help. You can also use the file named "pathto.asp" located in the help directory in your zip file to help you find your absolute paths. Upload it to your CGI directory (in ASCII mode) and call it from a browser. Once you have finished with pathto.asp delete it.  Leaving it is a security risk!


7.  After you have correctly submitted the basic configuration properly, you will be greeted with a screen that tells you so and asks you to log into your control panel to complete your setup. Click on the link that says "click here."


8.  Before you can log into the control panel you must first create your administrator login. Look for the line above the login box that says "Please set up your admin profile by clicking here." Click on the "click here" link. Fill in all of the data fields and click submit. Close this window now.  You should see the original control panel login window.


9.  Enter the username and password for the administrator you just created and click the "Submit Identification Now" button. Welcome to your new control panel!


10.  You must now review and configure all of the Primary Settings, under the Primary Settings drop-down menu.   Read, review, and set all of the Primary Settings carefully and in order top to bottom.  There are ELEVEN different options.  If you do not see all of the options in the drop-down menu, use the scroll bar on the drop-down menu.

  You will be prompted after each configuration screen if you forgot to finish a required item.  Note: The Configurations Settings screen should already be accurate.  Please check it just in case!


11.  Your board is now set up and functional. You can continue to navigate around the control panel, make forum settings changes, customize your Wordlet(tm) lists, and review the rest of the UBB.classic(TM) features.  You can visit the new location of your board by clicking the link in the upper left hand corner of the control panel, labeled with the name you have given your board in Primary >> Configuration Settings.  (This text is immediately below the Infopop light bulb and logo)


12.  The UBB.classic(TM) 6.3 software has two new URLs for the control panel and board.  To access the board, use ultimatebb.cgi.  To access your control panel, use cp.cgi.
