Prerequisites

This page will guide you to setting up the Prerequisites. We'll be giving a step to step guide hoping to help you guide through the installation.

Database

Preference

We at Mercy Collective recommend using a MariaDB Server. This because it automatically starts up on the boot of your desired system and works flawlessly without any issues. However we help you through installing a server for both XAMPP and MariaDB so you can choose which to use! Awesome, right? You could also run a MySQL Server this should also work fine.

XAMPP

In the following part we'll help you install a MySQL server using XAMPP.

1. Download XAMPP here (Make sure to download the correct version)
2. Go through the installation and open XAMPP when it's done.
3. Start the MySQL service and make sure you have all dependencies installed.
4. There will be running a MySQL Server which you can use to install the Framework database on.

MariaDB

In the following part we'll help you install a MySQL server using MariaDB.

1. Download MariaDB here (Make sure to download the correct version)
2. Within the setup you'll be able to fill in a new 'root' password. Make sure to always protect your database using a strong password!
3. There will be running a MySQL Server which you can use to install the Framework database on.

Importing the database

In the following part we'll help you through importing the database in your existing MySQL server.

1. Download a Database Manager you prefer. For this part we'll be using HeidiSQL.
2. Fill in your database information and connect with the database. (Default port is 3306)
3. Import the .sql file included within the framework files.
4. After the import is complete you should be able to see a database called 'mercy-framework'. (If not, try a refresh using F5)

Good job! The database is setup and is ready to be used! On the next page we'll go into detail on installing the framework itself.