DNN Installation
A case study
DNN Installation – Ace-Dnn is fully involved in DNN administration in each field including up-gradation, migration, skinning and development. Here, in the following case study we are sharing some important DNN installation guidelines that are being followed by us such as:
The Environment we currently work on:
- Server Type(Windows Server - VPS or Dedicated)
- Operating Systems (32bit/64bit)
- Dot Net Framework version(2.0/4.0)
- Hardware specifications (RAM/HDD/CPU)
- Firewall Status (In-built/External)
- Modules Integration (In-built/Third Party)
- DNN version (4.X/5.X/6.X)
- DNN Portals (Parent/Child)
We use the local server for the development work of a DNN site; while the cloud server is used by our company for live functioning of a website.
Communication Method that we prefer to communicate with:
- Skype
- Mikogo
- Teamviewer
- Gotomeetings
IIS and databases used with DNN
- IIS Details (6.0/7.0)
- MSSQL Database versions (2005/2008/2008R2)
What are the steps to be followed for DNN Installation?
We follow strict guidelines when it comes to the DNN installation. However, keep in mind that this installation is intended for a development environment and not for production. It's safe to assume that additional security measures will need to be taken before employing IIS or any of the other components in a production environment. Some of the common steps that our company follows with DNN installation are:
1. Downloading source code and extracting it.
After extracting, rename it to "test_DNN".
2. Create DB.
Open MSSQL Management Studio and right click Database and Click New Database.
Then, create DB with name "test_DNN"
3. Configure to IIS.
Open IIS and right click sites and click Add web Site.
Name site 'test_DNN'.
4. Open the same site in a browser.
Click Next
Click Next
Provide the details and click Next.
Click Next
Fill the details and click Next.
DNN website installation is complete.
What are the factors to be mindful of?
- The source code of the DNN website is pre essential so it could be installed on our server.
- Database of the DNN site is mandatory for DNN installation
- IIS of the DNN site is required while DNN installation
How does one troubleshoot?
Error: The most common problem with DNN site is that the database does not get connected/loaded.
Troubleshooting: You need to check the DNN configuration and make necessary changes thereon.
Error: Asp.Net Framework error with 4.0 and 2.0
Troubleshooting: You need to make changes in the configuration of the IIS
Error: Sometimes there is an error with the portal (URL of the Site)
Troubleshooting: In this case, we need to go to the database and manually change the Portal Alias.
Do get in touch incase you need any assistance with dnn installation.