How to Install MediaWiki
MediaWiki is a free wiki software available to anyone with enough server space and memory. It's an application that helps users generate, revise and tie internet pages together to incorporate several sources of information on one site. Companies can use the software internally, or users can access the wiki globally.
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Instructions
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Determine if your system meets the minimum storage and memory requirements to run MediaWiki.
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Install PHP, the programming language that MediaWiki is written in. Also, MySQL, PostgreSQL or Ingres is needed to run this application. Systems also need some kind of web server software. Check MediaWiki's website for tested web server software information.
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Download the the most current MediaWiki install file to your hard drive. Be sure to choose the correct version for your server-type.
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Extract the downloaded file to a folder that is web-accessible on the server. The browser also needs to point to the "Config" directory of the application.
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Follow the install directions as they appear on the screen. Most answers can be found in the directions, or you can go to the MediaWiki website for more details and technical support.
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Tips & Warnings
Update MediaWiki often, since it is free public software. There is chance you could get a virus, so it's in you best interest to upgrade to prevent trouble.
MediaWiki is not meant to service small sites that have low limits on server space and memory.
