install-prepare.asciidoc



Preparing to Install

How to download the core software and satisfy prerequisites for installation.


Goal

Outline the steps to download the core software, and handle any required
prerequisites.


Prerequisite knowledge


How to install and configure server software (if installing on your own
computer)


How to set up hosting for a generic web site


How to create a database


Site prerequisites

Server software must be installed on the computer where you plan to host your
site. See [install-requirements] for a list of requirements.


See [install-ddev] for the recommended way to get started running the software
locally.


Depending on how you plan to download the core software, you may need to install
additional software tools first. See [install-decide] and [install-tools].


Steps


Choose methods for downloading and installing the core software, from those
listed in [install-decide]. The rest of these instructions apply to the
Composer and manual download options; if you chose other options, like a
one-click installer from a hosting provider, consult the relevant documentation
for any additional steps.


Set up a URL and hosting for your site on the server. Verify that the hosting
is working by putting a simple HTML file in the web root directory of the
hosting, and visiting the URL for your site.


Create a database, along with a database user account with full access.


Download the core software files to the web root directory, using the method
you decided on. See [install-decide] for links to instructions.


Expand your understanding

See [install-run] to run the interactive installer.


Videos

Preparing to Install


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Additional resources

Drush


Attributions


Written and edited by Drew Gorton,
Michael Lenahan at
erdfisch,
Jennifer Hodgdon,
and Jojy Alphonso at
Red Crackle.