YAF.NET DNN® Module

Installation/Upgrading Instructions

Thank you for trying YetAnotherForum.NET (YAF.NET) ASP.NET Open Source Forum solution! The YAF.NET project is an international collaboration of like-minded, skilled, and creative individuals who are striving to make YAF.NET the most robust and malleable forum solutions available.

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Installation Requirements

Make sure your server / Host has the following requirements:

  1. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
  2. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or above.
  3. DNN Platform (DotNetNuke) 06.02.00 or above.

STEP 1 BACKUP

  1. Backup your existing DNN installation
  2. BACKUP YOUR DATABASE

STEP 2 Installing the Module

  1. Install the Module YAF_x-xxxx.zip in your DNN (Host->Extensions->Install Extension Wizard)

STEP 3 Modify the root web.config of your DNN. Important

Replace the Lines Specified Below and Replace with "Add" Line.


Replace the Default Config Password with a one you like...
Replace Line <add key="YAF.ConfigPassword" value="XXXX" />
Enter your Website Url for the BaseUrlMask Value...
Add Line <add key="YAF.BaseUrlMask" value="http://yourdomain.com" />
If you are using a custom Database Object Qualifier (for example "dnn_ ") then...
Replace Line<add key="YAF.DatabaseObjectQualifier" value="dnn_yaf_" />

STEP 4 Add Module to a Page

  1. Now you can place the YAF Module on a Page you like, but make sure you are logged into DNN using the HOST account, it will automatically starts the Installation!

STEP 1 Upgrade Wizard

Open the page http://yourWebsite.com/DesktopModules/YetAnotherForumDotNet/install/ on your web site.

The wizard will guide you through the upgrade process.

Yet Another Forum Community Support

If you have any questions, please visit the YAF Community Support forum: http://forum.yetanotherforum.net, or visit the Wiki for More Informations.

Contact Us

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