Knowledge Base - Software

Can I install Drupal 7 on my account?

In short yes but you will have to do this manually and not use the Fantastico automatic installer. Drupal 7 is still in development and many of the add-on modules and themes have not been upgraded, therefore you could run into issues! We recommend that you stick with the current version of Drupal for the time being, available via the Fantastico login but if your keen to continue and upload Drupal 7, then please read on......


Warning - Drupal 7 is still in development and should not be used for production website.


How to install Drupal 7

NOTE: Please be aware that Cheap Business Hosting cannot be held responsible for loss of data or systems if you proceed with this installation. This installation process is not for beginners. You will need to have good knowledge of setting up the required server configuration. Cheap Business Hosting will charge you for any work and/or time that may be required to re-set your server.

  1. Log in to your cPanel and click on "Backup Wizard" and back up ALL your server files to your local computer.
  2. Visit the official Drupal website and scroll down to the section "Development snapshots" where you will find the latest Drupal 7 file available for download.
  3. Download this file to your local computer and using your own software, un-pack the files into its own folder. Please make sure that you do not change or alter any of the files or their files names.
  4. Start your favorite FTP Program to give you access to the server files and navigate to your "public_html" folder.
  5. Your account is already running the required versions of MySQL, Apache and PHP for Drupal 7.
  6. Review  the official Drupal website and follow instructions there to how to install and configure Drupal 7 CMS system
  7. Please note that Cheap Business Hosting do not offer support for Drupal 7 installations - we are learning it ourselves!
What software can I add using Fantastico installer?

Cheap Business Hosting provide the user interface cPanel, allowing our clients to access and manage their hosting accounts quickly and easily. As part of this service, we also include Fantastico, the leading auto-installer of popular website software by a few simple clicks of your mouse button.

Fantastico provides updates to the various software packages from time to time, sometimes it may be a different version of the software compared to that available elsewhere on the web.

Software included with Fantastico

Blogs:

  • b2evolution - Version 2.4.5
  • Nucleus - Version 3.32
  • WordPress - Version 2.8.2

Classifieds:

  • Noah’s Classifieds - Version V8 3.2.0

Portals/CMS:

  • Drupal - Version 6.13
  • Geeklog - Version 1.5.1
  • Joomla - Version 1.5.13
  • Joomla - Version 1.0.15
  • Mambo Open Source - Version 4.6.5
  • PHP-Nuke - Version 7.9
  • phpWCMS - Version 1.4.2 r327
  • phpWebSite - Version 0.10.2
  • Post-Nuke - Version 1.1.1
  • Siteframe - Version 3.2.3
  • Typo3 - Version 4.2.8
  • Xoops - Version 2.3.1

Customer Support:

  • Crafty Syntax Live Help - Version 2.15.0
  • Help Center Live - Version 2.1.7
  • osTicket - Version 1.6 RC5
  • PerlDesk - Version 4.012.2 (Commercial, needs license)
  • PHP Support Tickets - Version 1.9
  • Support Logic Helpdesk - Version 1.2
  • Support Services Manager - Version 1.0b

Discussion Boards:

  • phpBB - Version 3.0.4
  • SMF - Version 1.1.10

E-Commerce:

  • CubeCart - Version 3.0.17
  • OS Commerce - Version 2.2 Release Candidate 2a + buySAFE
  • Zen Cart - Version 1.3.8a [Patched]

FAQ:

  • FAQMasterFlex - Version 1.51

Hosting Billing:

  • AccountLab Plus - Version 2.8 r14(Commercial, needs license
  • phpCOIN - Version 1.4.4

Image Galleries:

  • 4images Gallery - Version 1.7.6
  • Coppermine Photo Gallery - Version 1.4.25
  • Gallery - Version 2.3

Mailing List:

  • PHPlist - Version 2.10.10

Polls and Surveys:

  • Advanced Poll - Version 2.03
  • LimeSurvey - Version 1.85+
  • phpESP - Version 1.8.2

Project Management:

  • PHProjekt - Version 5.2.2
  • dotProject - Version 2.1.2

Site Builders:

  • Soholaunch Pro Edition - Version 4.9.3 r17 (Commercial, needs license)
  • Templates Express

Wiki:

  • PhpWiki - Version 1.2.11
  • TikiWiki - Version 3.1

Other Scripts:

  • Dew-NewPHPLinks - Version 2.0.1.0b SEF w/Thumbshots
  • Moodle - Version 1.9.4
  • Open-Realty - Version 2.5.7
  • phpAdsNew - Version 2.8.1
  • PHPauction - Version 3.2
  • phpFormGenerator - Version 2.09c
  • WebCalendar - Version 1.2.0