Product Release Information

Introduction

This document describes how to install and get started with CRE Loaded Pro B2B.  For further information see the eBook documentation available as a separate download with each distribution purchase.

Minimal System Software Requirements

What other software must be installed first?

Before you can install this product, you must obtain access to a web server with the following:

• PHP 4.1 or greater with :
• GD Library
• mCrypt
• Register Globals set to On via httpd.conf, php.ini or .htaccess
• The Apache Webserver
• MySQL database in version 4.x or greater.
• The Linux Operating System

Installation

How do I install CRE Loaded Pro B2B?

Please follow these steps:

1. Dearchive the distribution.
2. Prepare your webserver
• Obtain an appropriate LAMP server and domain name (See software Requirements).
• Assure that the domain names DNS entry is pointed to your new server or use a temporary domain name provided by your host.
• Make sure you have FTP or SCP access to upload files to your webspace.
• Decide on a root (recommended) or subdirectory based install.
• Create the install subdirectory if needed.
• Assure that you have working ID and Passwords for FTP and mySQL and know the hostname for your server (usually your own domain).
• Select an Administration user id and password
• The ID must be a valid email address containing no dots in the username
• The password should be at least 8 characters and contain numeric or special characters
• Upload to your webserver
• Point the upload into either your webroot (for a root install) or:
• the subdirectory you created above for a subdirectory based install.
• Monitor the upload closely.
• FTP may fail to upload all files. Re-upload as needed to get a full and complete copy.
• Upload the CONTENTS of the catalog directory, but not the catalog directory itself.  This will avoid placing the store in a subdirectory on the website resulting in a store located at http://<your domain>/catalog/.
• Run the web based installer
  • Point your web browser to http://<your domain>/install/ and run it. Follow the instructions
  • Use FTP, SCP, SSH or your hosts web based file manager to reset permissions until the preinstall file access check tool reports each item to be writeable.
  • If necessary, copy the included configure_dist.php file found in includes/ and admin/includes directories to includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php
  • Enter the selected Administration User ID and Password when prompted.
  • You will be prompted for server information twice. This is not a mistake. It will allow you to set the store up using a mySQL user with limited privileges for security purposes. Do not attempt this on a live store without carefully establishing what mySQL grants are required to run the script on your server.
• Secure your new store
• chmod 644 includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php
• chmod 444 the includes/key directory AFTER creating security keys if encryption is to be used.
• chmod 777 the admin/backups, admin/images/graphs, and the catalog images directories
• delete the install directory and all contents
• Note:  Your hosts server setup may dictate different permissions in order for the software to function correctly.  Confer with your host to assure the best possible security for your site.   Some files may need to be set to 777 during write operations only.  Your admin tool will notify you when this is necessary.  It is recommended that you reset permissions to 644 or 755 after completeing such operations.

How can I uninstall CRE Loaded Pro B2B?

Simply removing the files from the catalog root and deleting the database should do it.  To roll back to a previous version remove all files and replace them with the previous version.

What if I encounter problems?

Please see the troubleshooting section in the FAQ.  A link to the bug tracker will be found on your Admin home page.

Getting Started

How can I quickly get started using CRE Loaded Pro B2B?

You should start by exploring your admin tool. It can be used to accomplish most if not all of the following tasks. Some of them may require a decent PHP programming editor. We suggest HTMLKit, which may be acquired at Chami.com

1. Configure The Store Admin
2. General Configuration
   • Store Name and Address
   • Owner information
   • Policy Setup
3. Zone Setup
• Tax Zones
• Payment Zones
• Shipping Zones
4. Module Setup
• Payment Modules
• Shipping Modules
• Order Total Modules
• Checkout Success Modules
5. Design Adjustment - using the Design Control Menu options.
6. Product Creation - using tools found in the Category/Products menu.
7. Testing - use a variety of web browsers. We suggest FireFox and Internet Explorer. Use others if at all possible to assure your site looks correctly to and functions correctly for the widest possible variety of users.