Some major links to help you set up your new Dolphin Community. I compiled this list some time ago and checked it recently to assure they are all still active but if you find any which are broken or you know of better ones please add them in the comments section.
5 pages of videos for the Dolphin script --> HERE!
James Tadeo's Tutorials for Dolphin Sites
Here is a site full of information: BoonexNerd.com
Large list of other Dolphin tutorial sites HERE!
Unity a Dolphin center for current Major Software/Program Downloads...a place where I'm sure you have already found which has the latest downloads for Dolphin, Ray and Orca
Or if you are a CONTRIBUTOR*: The AdFree Version of Dolphin
Or if you have an Arvixe(about $4 to 7 a month to start out) account you can install and upload Dolphin to their server almost automatically by using Softaculous which they have in their cPanel. You will find an excellent tutorial for uploading it that way HERE!
But remember about using the Softaculous program it will not help you understand much of what is under the hood of your site as "the 38 second install" but it will help you get your feet wet.
For Arvixe clients once you upload your Dolphin software you will need to set up RMS. The first step is to let Arvixe support know the user name for your account and the domain you set Dolphin up under. With that they can add your domain to the RMS, allow list and provide you the details for RMS. With those details you log into the Dolphin admin ---> and go to modules --> flashapps --> settings and you will see the place to add the info.
You can install a free version of Softaculous with a lot less capabilities than the instillation of it you will find on hosting providers that use cPanel. But if you want to try it out here is a Softaculous install HERE!
For Arvixe clients once you upload your Dolphin software you will need to set up RMS. The first step is to let Arvixe support know the user name for your account and the domain you set Dolphin up under. With that they can add your domain to the RMS, allow list and provide you the details for RMS. With those details you log into the Dolphin admin ---> and go to modules --> flashapps --> settings and you will see the place to add the info.
Even if you get the code above you are going to still want this following program. It is one of the best FTP(File Transfer Protocol Programs) available. It is also FREE! And if you intend to install your site(which you should learn how to do) you could not ask for an easier or better FTP program to use for both the instillation of the major components and the mods that you will want to add later on.
Filezilla Download
This is an article in Wikipedia which will explain to you how to configure Filezilla so that you are communicating with the server you will be using. It is a technical in parts but in the end it will be more than worth it to you to understand how to use FTP so you can upload all the mods that are available free of charge yourself rather than needing to hire an installer for each mod.
Filezilla Configuration
Once you have Filezilla configured properly you are going to be absolutely amazed at how easy it is going to be to actually upload the Dolphin programs and mods to your site. And ALWAYS remember to back up everything before you upload anything new to be sure it works with your site.
How to Use Filezilla
The following are the instructions for installing the major Dolphin software to your server which has been written by the Expertezz at Boonex.
Dolphin Instillation to Server
Where to find hundreds upon hundreds of modifications to fine tune your site even more. Expertezzz ALL Modifications Dolphin, Orca and Ray
And while you are waiting for some answers to come back from the questions you asked don't forget to use one of the quickest ways to find an answer to a lot of the technical problems you may have and that will at least let you get a feel for the jargon. The search engine Google.com where you can find video tutorials as well.
_____________________________________More links for the novices and newbies...who think they don't know anything yet.
uTorrentWinRAR
Easiest unzip file I have ever used of course it is the only one too...but why pay for the commercial version if the free version works just great?
FAQ
Dedicated server FAQ
Cron
I put this one in here for me to study. My original site had all kinds of problems with my "crons" and which I never did understand and which I don't intend to let happen again.
Linux
The following are about Linux a totally FREE Operating System:
An emerging new site also devoted to Dolphin software and its peaceful ideals and quest for Unity.
WampServer
Link to where you can get the free WampServer software to get your computer to run as a fully functioning server. Also has downloads for Apache, Mysql and PHP add ons to make your new server more stable and run just like it would on a hosting provider.
BELOW ARE A FEW INDIVIDUAL DOWNLOADS OF WHAT IS IN THE WAMP SERVER:
Appache
One of the best, if not the best, server programs in use and which is open source and of course FREE.
PHP
PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.
PHP Tutorial
PHP Manual
The following links were all suggested by DosDawg
Putty
Putty is a SSH and telenet client. I am still learning what it is for and how to use it myself or I would tell you more about it. But I can tell you this...it is a very useful tool you are going to want to know how to use for something or other.
OpenSSH
All kinds of information on SSH. Be sure to go to the FAQ.
Putty Tutorial
This is the best and easiest to understand guide for the configuring and use of Putty that I could find.
SQL/MySQL tutorial
This is a free tutorial on the use of SQL
Using the MySQL instillation wizard
MySQL Reference Manual
Mysql Administrator
MySQL Administrator is a powerful visual administration console that enables you to easily administer your MySQL environment and gain significantly better visibility into how your databases are operating.
Download for MySQL Administrator
Database Administrator
Defined and described.
Database Administrator Software
Remote Database Administrator Software
Control a server or servers remotely
Notepad++
Notepad++ Tutorial
Tutorial Paradise
Another Text Editor
Infanview Image Editor
IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista.
CamStudio Free Streaming Video Software
This setups screen shot videos from your machine
Be well. And stay happy! ;-)
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