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If you are developer, webmaster or store owner and want to start with magento, then first thing you should learn is, how to install magento. Once you will successfully install magento on your server you can proceed further with your eCommerce development and management activity.

In this chapter we will explore different aspect of magento Installation. Here we will learn different way of installing magento. What all required to install magento, how to secure your magento installation etc.

  • To install Magento you will have to download the latest stable Magento version from the official Magento website. You can download the full installation file package from magentocommerce.com/download . It usually comes as a zip file, so you will have to unzip it first, or upload it and unzip it on the server.
  • You can upload the files via FTP to your hosting account. You can choose between the public_html folder and a sub folder, if you do not wish Magento to appear directly on your home page.
  • When the package is uploaded, you will have to extract it if you haven’t done that yet, and change its file permissions (set to 755) according to the requirements listed on magentocommerce.com
  • You need to create a new MySql database and new user for your future store. To do that, login to the Control Panel of your hosting account and use the MySQL databases management tool.
  • Attach the user and the database together.
  • Run the Magento Install Wizard. You will have to point your browser to the URL of your website – your home page or the folder you have chosen to install Magento in. Follow the instructions of the wizard.
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