~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi,I am looking to set up a new forum on my site and need recommendation for forum software that doesn't require MySQL. So far I have looked at SMF, Invision PB, and phpBB but all of them require MySQL. Is there any forum software that doesn't require MySQL?Well currently, I am in the process of setting up JForum which is a Java based software. I'll get back with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 OK, I'm not using Jforum. Too hard to set up. Anything thats easy to set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_muad_dib Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 in my experience i can say that a forum w/out a db is not good with a db, all the requests(querys, read/write) are lied on a queue of actions that the db can do one by one w/out a db, the application gets theorically direct access to the file system, and it can lead to failures, on high loads at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Flat file db forums are not usually recommended for high traffic and mission critical sites. As some might have already advised, the codes may not be secure at the least. But if your webhost doesn't allow any database used, you have no other option other than to 1) use a flat file database 2) use a remote database. Try searching for free mysql databases. You might get lucky and find a free reliable database host. As for the forum you requested, give YaBB a shot. It's a PERL based community forum. I've used it back around 2003 but not as of lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 I think I'll go for a free MySQL database host. I've found a few: http://www.freesql.org/ http://bluesql.net/ Is there any better free MySQL hosts and also, if I set up MySQL with a free host and set up the forum on my webserver then how will it access the MySQL on the free server? EDIT: Another good hosting service that includes 7 MySQL databases: http://www.freeweb7.com/ Question is how to I conect to this database when the forum is stored on my server? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_muad_dib Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 when you'll register your account you'll get a user id a pass and an ip, you'll have to insert those when you're configuring any forum engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well I've created the database and have the username, database name and password but I can't find my IP! I am registered on freeweb7.com with the MySQL Database but they haven't given me an IP address. Where can I find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 You'll more than likely to have to refer to freeweb7 ticketing system or forum to get that info mate. I don't know what the mysql control panel looks like and it's more than like you need to add your web hostname to the db config in order for your site to connect to the db server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Yeah, I've sent them a support ticket and I hope I get a reply soon! Meanwhile, are there any better free web hosts that have MySQL. I checked out lots and this one seems to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 OK I have registered for another service that supports remote access of MySQL but before that I am going to try the MC Access database version of WebWiz forum software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 OK, I got WebWiz MS Access edition installed and working on my server. The only problem is that it has way too many forced ads so I won't be using it. So I need different forum software with this criteria: Doesn't require PHP or Perl (preferrably ASP) Uses preferrably a MS Access database but MySQL is OK too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 OK, heres what I'm going to do: See, the reason that I don't have Perl, PHP, and MySQL is because I am on a Microsoft hosting package and the package doesn't support it. So if I switch to Linux hosting (same price), I get all these features except that I don't have ASP or ASP.net anymore but I don't care so I'll switch to Linux hosting and all my problems will be solved. I'll tell you how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 OK well I've ordered the switch to the linux package and it should be done by tomorrow (I hope!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You won't always get a prompt answer on these boards. but you could have installed php and mysql on IIS if you done you home work. it's not that hard and functions well, but might have problems with permissions. Hell if your windows server was dedicated you can run vmware, parallels, or VirtualBox under it and installed a slim linux distro that only had web services on it. Another solution is to install LAMPP on the winserver so you dont have to run IIS services. Of course these solutions wont work if you're on a shared windows hosting. Good luck with your new and better OS webserver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 The switch is complete and I'm reuploading everything (my site was down all last night) and I'm setting up SMF. I'll get back on how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Awesome! I just installed SMF and it works. Installation was very simple. Configuring it now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Well, it works but the default SMF theme is ugly. I've checked out some new themes and they still don't look great. Does anyone know a good black theme? Thanx P.S Preview the forum here but its not fully set up: http://######.com/forum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Its fully set up! I found this awesome looking theme called Mesh and thats what I'm using. You can view the forum and the above URL and this topic is pretty much dead and closed unless someone has something to say. P.S. I know I am going into dangerous territory in terms of forum rules by talking about my forum but admins and mods, please note that I am only asking for help setting it up, not promoting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2k. Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 did you ever heard for edit button pcwiz ? ~R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Sorry But I'm not the worst, trust me. Look at this thread by Mega Man and you see what I mean: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=58543 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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