Discuz! X3.1 simple installation instructions

Note: for completely new installation, refer to the installation process of previous versions, upload the program, and execute http: // your domain name/forum/install/upgrade: 1. discuzX program 1.0, 1.52.0, 2.5 Beta, 2.5RC, 2.5, 3.0 Beta, 3.0RC1) backup database 2) create a folder old, the old program except data, config, uc_client,

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New Installation: Please refer to the installation process of previous versions, upload the program, and execute http: // your domain name/forum/install/

Upgrade:
1. DiscuzX program 1.0, 1.5 2.0, 2.5 Beta, 2.5RC, 2.5, 3.0 Beta, 3.0RC
1) back up the database
2) create a folder old. the old program except the data, config, uc_client, and uc_server directories will be moved to the old directory.
3) upload the 3.0 program (files in the upload directory in the compressed package). If you are prompted to overwrite the directory during the upload, select "yes"
4) upload update. php in the utility Directory of the installation package to the install directory of the Forum and delete index. php from the install directory.
Execute http: // your domain name/Forum path/install/update. php
Follow the prompts to upgrade. The upgrade time varies with the data size and server performance. according to the test, it takes about 2.5-3.0 hours for a forum of about 10 GB to upgrade from 1.5 to 2.5. If your version is older, the upgrade will take more time.
After the upgrade, go to the background, update the cache, and test the function.
After the upgrade is successful, the files in the old directory can be deleted.
2. Discuz! Programs of version 7.2 or earlier
1) first, refer to our conversion tutorial to convert the program to X2.0.
2) upload the 3.0 program
3) upload update. php in the utility directory to the install directory and delete index. php in the directory.
Execute http: // your domain name/Forum path/install/update. php
Follow the prompts to upgrade.