How do I install Drupal using the 1-Click Applications tool?
Overview
Drupal is a free and open source content management system (CMS) written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License. This article will show you how to install Drupal using the 1-Click Applications tool in the AccountCenter.
READ ME FIRST
(mt) Media Temple only supports the basic operation of our 1-Click installer and not the Drupal application itself. Please consult our Scope of Support for further details. You should also be aware of the following:
- The Drupal version used in the guide below may not reflect the most recent version available in the AccountCenter.
Instructions
- Log into your AccountCenter.
- Click on the primary domain of your (gs) Grid-Service.
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Click on 1-Click Applications, see Figure 1:
Figure 1. Your (gs) Grid-Service Control Panel. -
Click on Add New Application:
Figure 2. -
Click the start button for Drupal, see Figure 3:
Figure 3: Click to begin your installation. -
Setup your Installation Parameters:
Figure 4: Enter your domain specifics.- Application URL: Choose the exact URL of the domain you wish to use with Drupal.
- Database configuration: Choose new... database from the dropdown menu and create a new custom database name.
- Database table prefix: Specify the database prefix for this application.
- Click the install button to continue with the installation.
- Click on Finish once the installation is complete.
- At this point, you are now using the Drupal installer. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Can I use the 1-Click for an alternate domain?
Absolutely. When you get to Step 6, enter the URL for your alternate domain instead of the primary domain.