May 10 10

Final Class

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The final will be delivered via SmartClass in the Interactive_Media_1/final folder during class. Make sure you have your files on hand.

Delivery instructions

  • Create a folder in the final/ folder titled lastname_firstname (your last and first name).
  • Zip up your entire WordPress directory (right-click > Archive). Place it in your folder
  • Export your WordPress database, place the .sql file inside of your folder

Deploying WordPress fresh on NearlyFreeSpeech:

See: http://randomwindowstips.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/installing-wordpress-on-nearlyfreespeechnet/ for instructions on installing WordPress on NearlyFreeSpeech.

Alternate instructions: deploying what you have on your local environment

Here’s an outline for deploying your local site to NearlyFreeSpeech (advanced):

  • Charge up NearlyFreeSpeech with some cash
    • Accounts > click on your account number
    • Click Actions: Deposit funds (in sidebar)
  • Set up the Database
    • Create MySQL process
      • Actions: Create a New MySQL Process
    • Click on process
      • Actions: Create Database
    • Export local database
    • Import database
    • Edit wp_options url
  • Upload files via FTP
    • Launch your FTP editor (Fetch)
    • Log in to NearlyFreeSpeech
    • Upload the contents of your wordpress/ folder
  • Edit wp-config.php
    • Edit database host
    • Edit web urls