Currently Arc doesn't feature any fancy installation script as its such a simple system to get up and running fast. Anyone with basic knowledge of the internet and web servers can do this in no time.
  • Create a database and import each of the included SQL files from the SQL folder.
  • Rename the config.php.dist file in app/system to config.php
  • Edit the config.php file setting the followingg:-
    • ARCDBSERVER - your database server address
    • ARCDBNAME - the name of database created above
    • ARCDBUSER - the username to login to the database
    • ARCDBPASSWORD - the password to login to the database
    • ARCDBTYPE - the type of database in use for example mysql
    • ARCDBPREFIX - the prefix of the tables (if required)
    • ARCDEBUG - true/false to enable/disable debug mode used for troubleshooting
    • ARCSESSIONTIMEOUT - the lenght of time a session lasts before timeout
    • Default Time zone - your required time zone. See the PHP guide for more information.
    • ARCIVKEYPAIR - Encryption key, used for salting all passwords
  • Edit the .htaccess file in the root of the application to enable SSL (optional) by uncommenting the first three lines.
  • Upload all of the files to your webserver, exluding the the sql folder, installation, readme.md and version.
  • Visit the site for the first time.
  • Login with the default 'admin@server.local' and 'password'
  • Change the password in the user manager to something more secure.
  • Update the system settings as required