Using XSAS to develop multiple XOOPS sites locally

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Developing Multiple XOOPS Websites Locally with XSAS


Introduction


This guide provides a comprehensive approach to developing multiple XOOPS sites locally using the XOOPS Stand Alone Server (XSAS). These steps are part of my daily routine, and I hope you find them just as helpful. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

Prerequisites


Before you begin, ensure you have a basic understanding of folder structures, permission settings, basic operations in phpMyAdmin, and installing XOOPS.

Step-by-Step Guide


1. Setup Local Environment:
- Create a folder called `Localhost` on your hard drive.
- Run the XSAS setup program inside this folder.

2. Organize Your Sites:
- Within the `www` root of XSAS, create folders to categorize your projects (e.g., Clients, Personal).

3. Prepare XOOPS Packages:
- Extract a fresh XOOPS distribution into a temporary folder.
- Copy the `html` folder from the XOOPS package into each project folder created in step 2.
- Rename these `html` folders to reflect each specific site (e.g., `Client1`, `Site2`).

4. Initialize XSAS:
- Start the XSAS server on your local machine.

5. Database Setup:
- Open phpMyAdmin via the XSAS GUI’s Advanced tab.
- Create databases named identically to the ones used for your live websites.

6. XOOPS Installation:
- Navigate to `http://localhost` and select the appropriate site folder to start the XOOPS installation (e.g., `http://localhost/clients/site1`).
- Proceed with the XOOPS setup. Use `root` as the database username and leave the password field empty.
- Ensure the table prefix matches the one you'll use during database import.

7. Database Import:
- Export your live site’s database into a text file with complete inserts and 'drop table' options.
- Use a text editor to replace the live URL with the local one (e.g., replace `http://yourdomain.com` with `http://localhost/your_site_directory`).
- Save and import the edited database file via phpMyAdmin in XSAS.

8. Site Testing and Management:
- Test your local site to confirm functionality.
- Consider bookmarking `http://localhost` and each project URL (e.g., `http://localhost/clients/client1`), especially if you manage multiple sites.

Publishing Your Changes


1. Repeat the database export process but in reverse: export from your local database, edit the file to switch URLs to your live domain, and import it to your online SQL server.
2. If you’ve added themes, modules, or additional files locally, ensure they’re uploaded to your web server before updating the online database.

Tips for Mobility


For on-the-go development, copy the `Localhost` folder onto a USB drive. XSAS can be executed directly from the USB on any Windows system (98 and above), making it ideal for portable development and demonstrations.

Final Thoughts


This tutorial is centered on XSAS and XOOPS, although similar techniques can be applied to other standalone server software and CMS platforms. This combination is reliable and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for local development.

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