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<p>WikiAdmin: /* Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account although not recommended. It is strongly suggested that you have at least a VPS for Cheetah. A '''dedicated server''' is even better and is the recommended choice.<br /> <br /> '''NOTE:''' If you do decide to go with shared hosting to keep costs down please keep the following in mind. Most shared hosting accounts do not meet the requirements for many of the PHP setting requirements listed below. Especially memory_limit, max_execution_time, upload_max_filesize and exec(). So make sure the hosting company you choose allows those to be changed or you will have problems running Cheetah.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''max_execution_time''' must be set to '''300''' or higher. Some areas of Cheetah perform database backups. Script timeouts that occur if this setting is too low will cause problems during those backups.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=32 2020-12-15T19:52:23Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> '''NOTE:''' If you do decide to go with shared hosting to keep costs down please keep the following in mind. Most shared hosting accounts do not meet the requirements for many of the PHP setting requirements listed below. Especially memory_limit, max_execution_time, upload_max_filesize and exec(). So make sure the hosting company you choose allows those to be changed or you will have problems running Cheetah.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''max_execution_time''' must be set to '''300''' or higher. Some areas of Cheetah perform database backups. Script timeouts that occur if this setting is too low will cause problems during those backups.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=31 2020-12-15T19:44:51Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''max_execution_time''' must be set to '''300''' or higher. Some areas of Cheetah perform database backups. Script timeouts that occur if this setting is too low will cause problems during those backups.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=30 2020-12-15T19:44:35Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''max_execution_time''' must be set to 300 or higher. Some areas of Cheetah perform database backups. Script timeouts that occur if this setting is too low will cause problems during those backups.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=29 2020-12-15T19:37:48Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Recommended Hosting Providers */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=28 2020-12-15T19:35:59Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * '''Apache v.1.3''' and higher or '''LiteSpeed''' web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * '''PHP 5.4.0''' or higher. '''PHP 7''' recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** '''PHP-CLI''' (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=27 2020-12-15T19:34:53Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be very limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=26 2020-12-15T19:34:21Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** '''Windows OS''' is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=25 2020-12-15T19:33:53Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> ** Windows OS is not recommended. Not many Cheetah users run on Windows based servers, so support will be limited. Cheetah is also developed for and only tested on Linux based servers.<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=24 2020-12-15T19:29:52Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo,''' and '''pdo_mysql '''extensions''' must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=23 2020-12-15T19:27:27Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> * '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''curl, gd, mbstring, xsl, json, fileinfo, openssl, zip, ftp, calendar, exif, pdo, and pdo_mysql extensions must be installed'''.<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=22 2020-12-15T19:21:01Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Server Requirements */</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''''mbstring''''', '''''mysql''''', '''''curl''''', '''''gd''''', '''''xsl''''', '''''json''''', '''''zip''''', '''''ftp''''', '''''openssl''''' ,'''''fileinfo''''' and '''''exif.'''''<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=21 2020-12-15T19:13:40Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx nginx web server].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''''mbstring''''', '''''mysql''''', '''''curl''''', '''''gd''''', '''''xsl''''', '''''json''''', '''''zip''''', '''''ftp''''', '''''openssl''''' ,'''''fileinfo''''' and '''''exif.'''''<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to cheetah.deanbassett.com should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah Cheetah Installation]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as [http://nginx.org/ nginx] may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations Hosting Server Setup Recommendations] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=20 2020-12-15T19:09:46Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx|nginx web server]].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''''mbstring''''', '''''mysql''''', '''''curl''''', '''''gd''''', '''''xsl''''', '''''json''''', '''''zip''''', '''''ftp''''', '''''openssl''''' ,'''''fileinfo''''' and '''''exif.'''''<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to cheetah.deanbassett.com should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah|Cheetah Installation]]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our '''[[page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]]''' is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as '''[http://nginx.org/ nginx]''' may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations|Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=19 2020-12-15T19:08:05Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of '''[[https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]]''' that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx|nginx web server]].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''''mbstring''''', '''''mysql''''', '''''curl''''', '''''gd''''', '''''xsl''''', '''''json''''', '''''zip''''', '''''ftp''''', '''''openssl''''' ,'''''fileinfo''''' and '''''exif.'''''<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to cheetah.deanbassett.com should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah|Cheetah Installation]]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our '''[[page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]]''' is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as '''[http://nginx.org/ nginx]''' may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations|Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Cheetah_System_Requirements&diff=18 2020-12-15T19:06:55Z

<p>WikiAdmin: Created page with &quot;= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements = A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with mult...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>= Cheetah Hosting(System) Requirements =<br /> <br /> A default Cheetah installation works with most common configurations of hosting server, however, since Cheetah is a package with multiple scripts and apps, it is very important to ensure that all of the following requirements are met. Most of the technical problems occur due to improper server setup, so make sure that your hosting provider is Cheetah-compatible.<br /> <br /> To help avoid trouble, we gathered a number of '''[[page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]]''' that have Cheetah-ready accounts and experience with managing accounts that have Cheetah installed. Some of them offer instant installation or even pre-installed Cheetah.<br /> <br /> Providing that the server is properly configured, it is possible to run Cheetah on a shared hosting account. We do recommend, however, that you have a VPS or a Dedicated Server for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements ==<br /> <br /> * Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, Mandrake, etc.) or Windows OS<br /> ** '''Note:''' Linux kernel 2.6.32 or higher is needed for ffmpeg.exe<br /> * Apache v.1.3 and higher or LiteSpeed web server. Other web servers can be used too, but custom rewrite rules are required, we have one for [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/how-to-setup-cheetah-on-nginx|nginx web server]].<br /> * PHP 5.4.0 or higher. PHP 7 recommended.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> ** PHP-CLI (command line version) should also be installed, and it should be configured the same way and have the same extensions required by Cheetah as the DSO/CGI version.<br /> * '''register_globals''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''safe_mode''' must be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''exec()''' (executable files) must be '''allowed'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''short_open_tag''' must be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_fopen''' should be '''On'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''allow_url_include''' should be '''Off'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''open_basedir''' should not have any value&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''upload_max_filesize''' should be '''1024M''' or higher&lt;br /&gt;<br /> '''memory_limit''' should be '''256M''' or higher. '''512M''' or higher is '''highly recommended'''.<br /> * '''''mbstring''''', '''''mysql''''', '''''curl''''', '''''gd''''', '''''xsl''''', '''''json''''', '''''zip''''', '''''ftp''''', '''''openssl''''' ,'''''fileinfo''''' and '''''exif.'''''<br /> * '''[http://www.mysql.com/ MySQL 4.1.2]''' and higher.<br /> * The '''magic_quotes_gpc''' option must be disabled.<br /> * If a security module is installed (such as '''mod_security''' for Apache), it should be able to be configured for specific folders (or disabled).<br /> * '''mod_rewrite''' for Apache<br /> * Direct connection to cheetah.deanbassett.com should be able to be established (i.e. connection without requiring proxy authorization). This is required for license verification.<br /> * '''[http://www.boutell.com/gd/ GD library]''' compiled with '''FreeType''' fonts (for photo processing) or '''[http://imagemagick.org/ ImageMagick]''' as an alternative.<br /> * '''Sendmail''' or '''Postfix''' programs for sending emails.<br /> * Ability to create '''[http://www.unixgeeks.org/security/newbie/unix/cron-1.html Cron Jobs]'''.<br /> * You should be able to run executable files (you would need it for '''ffmpeg.exe''', which converts videos).<br /> <br /> == Server Requirements for Media Streaming ==<br /> <br /> Some of Cheetah's features (such as Flash Chat, Flash IM, Boards, Video Recorder, Video Comments) require media streaming capabilities. To use those, you need to make sure that the following requirements are met:<br /> <br /> * '''VPS''' or '''Dedicated''' server is generally required in order to be able to install and run '''RMS (Ray Media Server)'''. You would need access to the '''root''' or '''administrator''' account on the hosting server.<br /> * '''[http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JRE] (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6''' or higher should be installed.<br /> * Ports '''1935''', '''1936''' and '''5080''' should be open on the server.<br /> * Allowance of at least 15 KB/sec for media streaming for each user.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> '''''It is a good idea to send the list above to your hosting provider to make sure the server is ready for installation. If all the above requirements are met you are all set to proceed to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/installing-cheetah|Cheetah Installation]]'''.''<br /> <br /> <br /> -----<br /> <br /> == Recommended Hosting Providers ==<br /> <br /> Over the years we have worked with many different hosting providers, and some of them are very experienced when it comes to managing Cheetah sites. Going for one of our '''[[page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]]''' is a good idea for both starters and those willing to work with companies that have Cheetah experience. Most of our hosting partners provide automatic Cheetah installation and special discounts for Cheetah users.<br /> <br /> == Recommended Server Setup ==<br /> <br /> Since Cheetah is a resource-intensive platform, it is very important to &quot;fine-tune&quot; your server. In some cases (for popular sites) you may have to setup clustered servers, and/or a remote database server. Alternative &quot;web-server&quot; software, such as '''[http://nginx.org/ nginx]''' may also be beneficial to your site performance. Please refer to [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/hosting-server-setup-recommendations|Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]] for the details on how you can tune-up your server.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Mobile_Apps&diff=17 2020-12-15T19:05:47Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>= Mobile Apps =<br /> <br /> Mobile apps are not available for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> I do not have the needed hardware or software to develop mobile apps. I am leaving mobile app development up to 3'rd party developers.<br /> <br /> I will be concentrating on making cheetah display well within the default mobile web browsers. The current version has a responsive template. I will later be adding special mobile page builders to allow site administrators to control how the page looks on mobile devices.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> I will be relying on newer technologies such as Progressive Web Apps. Using this it will be possible to install a icon on most phones in the app drawer. That icon when tapped will open the site in a way that looks like a normal mobile app.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> The Cheetah website already has A2HS support. So going to this website on a mobile phone in a supported browser such as Firefox, Chrome or Samsung Browser will show a icon to the right of the URL that will allow you to add a button to your phones home screen. But most people don't launch apps from the home screen, so further work needs to be done to allow the icon to be installed to the app drawer like all other apps do.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> When i get done with Cheetah, a mobile app will not be required.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Introduction_(Beginners_Guide)&diff=16 2020-12-15T19:04:20Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div id=&quot;wikipage&quot; class=&quot;trac-content&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> = Beginner's Guide to Cheetah =<br /> <br /> == What is Cheetah? ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah is a large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felidae cat] of the subfamily [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felinae Felinae] and a web-software platform that you can download and use to build your own niche social network, community site, online club or an interest-based social website. Cheetah is designed to be simple, easy to use and customize. One doesn't have to be a programmer or web-designer to operate a Cheetah-powered website. Some understanding of web-servers, web-development, site administration, etc, would be beneficial, however.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah is an independent, self-hosted solution. This means that once you setup your site - you own it, you take care of it, you reap what you sow. This is a huge benefit, especially if you ever plan to turn your site into a profitable business, but this may imply certain level of involvement on your part. You need to update the software periodically, moderate content of your site regularly and pay for web-hosting.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah comes packed with [[features|&lt;span class=&quot;icon&quot;&gt;lots&lt;/span&gt; of modules and thousands of features]]. It is always a good idea to &quot;activate&quot; only those features that are absolutely needed for implementation of your idea. Turning everything on may result in a cluttered interface, increased server load and diluted focus of your site visitors. You can extend Cheetah functionality even further by using modules, plugins, templates and language packs from [[m/market/|Cheetah Market]].&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah is an &quot;open source&quot; platform, which means that you can modify it to suit your specific needs. Any modification, however, may complicate future version upgrades, so think ahead.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> == Cheetah Market ==<br /> <br /> [[m/market/|Cheetah Market]] is a community of independent developers, designers and other professionals offering Cheetah extensions for sale or for free download. Extensions include full modules, plugins, modifications, design templates, language packs, graphics packs, etc. Providers of products and services on Cheetah Market are called Vendors. Vendors are not affiliated with Cheetah and accept payments directly.<br /> <br /> == Cheetah Forums ==<br /> <br /> [[forums/|Cheetah Forums]] is the singe best place to learn more about Cheetah, connect with fellow web-masters and get inspired. As a &quot;community venue&quot; forums may have opinionated, incorrect or misleading material - so read more, ask more and make your own judgements. Forums is also also the best place to ask for technical and general support.<br /> <br /> == Support ==<br /> <br /> I am primarily focused on development, so i leave support up to the community. I expect web-masters to read documentation, ask questions at [[forum/|Forums]], find tech-savvy partners, hire developers, make their own mistakes and learn from them. We participate in [[forum/|Forums]], and maintain an open development repository where your can [https://github.com/CheetahWSB/Cheetah track development and bug fixing progress].<br /> <br /> == Preparation ==<br /> <br /> Once you have decided that you are ready to run your own Cheetah-based community site and decided on which web-hosting to use, you may proceed to the fun part - choosing a name for your site. It's a good idea to think about it before site installation, because you would need to have a registered domain name to register a license, order a hosting account and install Cheetah. (Advanced users may get away with an IP, but that's too much hassle). So, pick a name and register your own domain name (use [https://www.namecheap.com/ namecheap.com] or &quot;domain registrar&quot; of your choice). With domain name you can proceed to license registration, hosting account ordering and, finally, Cheetah installation.<br /> <br /> == Getting A License ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah can be used free of charge as a &quot;trial&quot; for unlimited period of time. Trial version is not feature-limited, but it requires display of Cheetah references, that are already built-in into Cheetah. You can buy a paid license to remove those links and present the site as 100% yours. Read more at [[m/license_server/licenses/|Cheetah Licenses]].<br /> <br /> == Choosing Web Hosting ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah is a web software, which means that it is meant to be installed on a web-server (a computer connected to Internet and serving web-site pages to remote visitors). It is possible to install Cheetah on your local computer and run your site &quot;from home&quot;, but this is highly ineffective. In most cases, you would need to find a hosting provider.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Not any hosting is OK. Make sure that the [[m/cheetah_docs/chapter/cheetah-system-requirements|Hosting Requirements]] are met by your hosting. Just copy and send these to the hosting pre-sale support before paying. We offer a list of [[page/hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]] for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Cheetah Installation ==<br /> <br /> There are a few ways to get Cheetah-based site &quot;up and running&quot;. Perhaps the easiest way is to order hosting from one of our [[hosting|Recommended Hosting Providers]] - they all know Cheetah very well and offer an easy &quot;Cheetah auto-installation&quot;. In most cases you can get Cheetah pre-installed on your new hosting account or you can &quot;auto-install&quot; it in a matter of seconds. Hosting providers offer instructions and support for installing Cheetah. Note, that you still need to buy a license to remove Cheetah links.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Alternatively, your may [[paymentprovider/payment#download|Download Trial Version]] and install it yourself. This way you can use any &quot;[[trac/cheetah/wiki/DolTech|compatible]]&quot; hosting provider or [[trac/cheetah/wiki/HostingServerSetupRecommendations|setup your own server]]. This is a bit more complicated, but may be a great learning experience! Once you have downloaded Cheetah, you can proceed to Installation.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Installation, per se, is not complicated, and only takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. It is, however, very important to install Cheetah correctly and on the right hosting environment. Over 80% of all technical problems arise due to incorrect installation, so make sure to get it right and save yourself a lot of time. Follow [[trac/cheetah/wiki/DetailedInstall|Cheetah Installation Guide]] carefully and attentively - this is the best investment you can make in your Cheetah web-master career!&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Once the installation is complete, you can login as a site admin and start playing! This is only the beginning - ahead you have customization, localization, modification and administration fun. Cheetah Admin Panel will meet you with a &quot;Getting Started&quot; guide to navigate you to what needs to be done first. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Introduction_(Beginners_Guide)&diff=15 2020-12-15T18:52:10Z

<p>WikiAdmin: Created page with &quot;&lt;div id=&quot;chapter_content_cont&quot; class=&quot;dbContent ch-def-bc-margin&quot;&gt; &lt;div id=&quot;wikipage&quot; class=&quot;trac-content&quot;&gt; = Beginner's Guide to Cheetah = == What is Cheetah? == Cheetah...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div id=&quot;chapter_content_cont&quot; class=&quot;dbContent ch-def-bc-margin&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div id=&quot;wikipage&quot; class=&quot;trac-content&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> = Beginner's Guide to Cheetah =<br /> <br /> == What is Cheetah? ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah is a large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felidae cat] of the subfamily [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felinae Felinae] and a web-software platform that you can download and use to build your own niche social network, community site, online club or an interest-based social website. Cheetah is designed to be simple, easy to use and customize. One doesn't have to be a programmer or web-designer to operate a Cheetah-powered website. Some understanding of web-servers, web-development, site administration, etc, would be beneficial, however.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah is an independent, self-hosted solution. This means that once you setup your site - you own it, you take care of it, you reap what you sow. This is a huge benefit, especially if you ever plan to turn your site into a profitable business, but this may imply certain level of involvement on your part. You need to update the software periodically, moderate content of your site regularly and pay for web-hosting.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah comes packed with [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/features &lt;span class=&quot;icon&quot;&gt;lots&lt;/span&gt; of modules and thousands of features]. It is always a good idea to &quot;activate&quot; only those features that are absolutely needed for implementation of your idea. Turning everything on may result in a cluttered interface, increased server load and diluted focus of your site visitors. You can extend Cheetah functionality even further by using modules, plugins, templates and language packs from [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/market/ Cheetah Market].&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Cheetah is an &quot;open source&quot; platform, which means that you can modify it to suit your specific needs. Any modification, however, may complicate future version upgrades, so think ahead.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> == Cheetah Market ==<br /> <br /> [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/market/ Cheetah Market] is a community of independent developers, designers and other professionals offering Cheetah extensions for sale or for free download. Extensions include full modules, plugins, modifications, design templates, language packs, graphics packs, etc. Providers of products and services on Cheetah Market are called Vendors. Vendors are not affiliated with Cheetah and accept payments directly.<br /> <br /> == Cheetah Forums ==<br /> <br /> [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/forums/ Cheetah Forums] is the singe best place to learn more about Cheetah, connect with fellow web-masters and get inspired. As a &quot;community venue&quot; forums may have opinionated, incorrect or misleading material - so read more, ask more and make your own judgements. Forums is also also the best place to ask for technical and general support.<br /> <br /> == Support ==<br /> <br /> I am primarily focused on development, so i leave support up to the community. I expect web-masters to read documentation, ask questions at [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/forum/ Forums], find tech-savvy partners, hire developers, make their own mistakes and learn from them. We participate in [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/forum/ Forums], and maintain an open development repository where your can [https://github.com/CheetahWSB/Cheetah track development and bug fixing progress].<br /> <br /> == Preparation ==<br /> <br /> Once you have decided that you are ready to run your own Cheetah-based community site and decided on which web-hosting to use, you may proceed to the fun part - choosing a name for your site. It's a good idea to think about it before site installation, because you would need to have a registered domain name to register a license, order a hosting account and install Cheetah. (Advanced users may get away with an IP, but that's too much hassle). So, pick a name and register your own domain name (use [https://www.namecheap.com/ namecheap.com] or &quot;domain registrar&quot; of your choice). With domain name you can proceed to license registration, hosting account ordering and, finally, Cheetah installation.<br /> <br /> == Getting A License ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah can be used free of charge as a &quot;trial&quot; for unlimited period of time. Trial version is not feature-limited, but it requires display of Cheetah references, that are already built-in into Cheetah. You can buy a paid license to remove those links and present the site as 100% yours. Read more at [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/license_server/licenses/ Cheetah Licenses].<br /> <br /> == Choosing Web Hosting ==<br /> <br /> Cheetah is a web software, which means that it is meant to be installed on a web-server (a computer connected to Internet and serving web-site pages to remote visitors). It is possible to install Cheetah on your local computer and run your site &quot;from home&quot;, but this is highly ineffective. In most cases, you would need to find a hosting provider.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Not any hosting is OK. Make sure that the [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/m/cheetah_docs/chapter/cheetah-system-requirements Hosting Requirements] are met by your hosting. Just copy and send these to the hosting pre-sale support before paying. We offer a list of [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/page/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> == Cheetah Installation ==<br /> <br /> There are a few ways to get Cheetah-based site &quot;up and running&quot;. Perhaps the easiest way is to order hosting from one of our [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/hosting Recommended Hosting Providers] - they all know Cheetah very well and offer an easy &quot;Cheetah auto-installation&quot;. In most cases you can get Cheetah pre-installed on your new hosting account or you can &quot;auto-install&quot; it in a matter of seconds. Hosting providers offer instructions and support for installing Cheetah. Note, that you still need to buy a license to remove Cheetah links.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Alternatively, your may [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/paymentprovider/payment#download Download Trial Version] and install it yourself. This way you can use any &quot;[https://www.cheetahwsb.com/trac/cheetah/wiki/DolTech compatible]&quot; hosting provider or [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/trac/cheetah/wiki/HostingServerSetupRecommendations setup your own server]. This is a bit more complicated, but may be a great learning experience! Once you have downloaded Cheetah, you can proceed to Installation.&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Installation, per se, is not complicated, and only takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. It is, however, very important to install Cheetah correctly and on the right hosting environment. Over 80% of all technical problems arise due to incorrect installation, so make sure to get it right and save yourself a lot of time. Follow [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/trac/cheetah/wiki/DetailedInstall Cheetah Installation Guide] carefully and attentively - this is the best investment you can make in your Cheetah web-master career!&lt;br /&gt;<br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> Once the installation is complete, you can login as a site admin and start playing! This is only the beginning - ahead you have customization, localization, modification and administration fun. Cheetah Admin Panel will meet you with a &quot;Getting Started&quot; guide to navigate you to what needs to be done first. Enjoy!<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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<p>WikiAdmin: /* Mobile Apps */</p> <hr /> <div>=Mobile Apps=<br /> <br /> Mobile apps are not available for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> I do not have the needed hardware or software to develop mobile apps. I am leaving mobile app development up to 3'rd party developers.<br /> <br /> I will be concentrating on making cheetah display well within the default mobile web browsers. The current version has a responsive template. I will later be adding special mobile page builders to allow site administrators to control how the page looks on mobile devices.<br /> <br /> I will be relying on newer technologies such as Progressive Web Apps. Using this it will be possible to install a icon on most phones in the app drawer. That icon when tapped will open the site in a way that looks like a normal mobile app.<br /> <br /> The [https://www.cheetahwsb.com/ Cheetah website] already has A2HS support. So going to this website on a mobile phone in a supported browser such as Firefox, Chrome or Samsung Browser will show a icon to the right of the URL that will allow you to add a button to your phones home screen. But most people don't launch apps from the home screen, so further work needs to be done to allow the icon to be installed to the app drawer like all other apps do.<br /> <br /> When i get done with Cheetah, a mobile app will not be required.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Mobile_Apps&diff=13 2020-12-15T17:39:17Z

<p>WikiAdmin: Created page with &quot;=Mobile Apps= Mobile apps are not available for Cheetah. I do not have the needed hardware or software to develop mobile apps. I am leaving mobile app development up to 3'rd...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>=Mobile Apps=<br /> <br /> Mobile apps are not available for Cheetah.<br /> <br /> I do not have the needed hardware or software to develop mobile apps. I am leaving mobile app development up to 3'rd party developers.<br /> <br /> I will be concentrating on making cheetah display well within the default mobile web browsers. The current version has a responsive template. I will later be adding special mobile page builders to allow site administrators to control how the page looks on mobile devices.<br /> <br /> I will be relying on newer technologies such as Progressive Web Apps. Using this it will be possible to install a icon on most phones in the app drawer. That icon when tapped will open the site in a way that looks like a normal mobile app.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah website already has A2HS support. So going to this website on a mobile phone in a supported browser such as Firefox, Chrome or Samsung Browser will show a icon to the right of the URL that will allow you to add a button to your phones home screen. But most people don't launch apps from the home screen, so further work needs to be done to allow the icon to be installed to the app drawer like all other apps do.<br /> <br /> When i get done with Cheetah, a mobile app will not be required.</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12 2020-12-15T17:37:51Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Table of Contents */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Cheetah Documentation&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> This is the documentation wiki for the Cheetah website builder.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah Community Website Builder, aka CheetahWSB is a derivative of Dolphin version 7.4.2 by Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/].<br /> <br /> Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/] has announced it will end support of Dolphin by the end of December 2023.<br /> <br /> There are many Dolphin fans that do not like their new product. I created Cheetah to continue where Dolphin has left off.<br /> <br /> == Table of Contents ==<br /> [[Introduction (Beginners Guide)]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Mobile Apps]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah System Requirements]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Installing Cheetah]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah Detailed Install Guide]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah Troubleshooter]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[How to setup Cheetah on Nginx]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Tweaking Spam Filters]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Using Language Keys]]&lt;br&gt;</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=11 2020-12-15T17:36:16Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Table of Contents */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Cheetah Documentation&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> This is the documentation wiki for the Cheetah website builder.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah Community Website Builder, aka CheetahWSB is a derivative of Dolphin version 7.4.2 by Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/].<br /> <br /> Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/] has announced it will end support of Dolphin by the end of December 2023.<br /> <br /> There are many Dolphin fans that do not like their new product. I created Cheetah to continue where Dolphin has left off.<br /> <br /> == Table of Contents ==<br /> [[Mobile Apps]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah System Requirements]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Installing Cheetah]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah Detailed Install Guide]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Cheetah Troubleshooter]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[How to setup Cheetah on Nginx]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Tweaking Spam Filters]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Using Language Keys]]&lt;br&gt;</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=10 2020-12-15T17:31:25Z

<p>WikiAdmin: /* Table of Contents */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Cheetah Documentation&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> This is the documentation wiki for the Cheetah website builder.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah Community Website Builder, aka CheetahWSB is a derivative of Dolphin version 7.4.2 by Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/].<br /> <br /> Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/] has announced it will end support of Dolphin by the end of December 2023.<br /> <br /> There are many Dolphin fans that do not like their new product. I created Cheetah to continue where Dolphin has left off.<br /> <br /> == Table of Contents ==<br /> [[Mobile Apps]]<br /> [[Cheetah System Requirements]]<br /> [[Hosting Server Setup Recommendations]]<br /> [[Installing Cheetah]]<br /> [[Cheetah Detailed Install Guide]]<br /> [[Cheetah Troubleshooter]]<br /> [[How to setup Cheetah on Nginx]]<br /> [[Tweaking Spam Filters]]<br /> [[Using Language Keys]]</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=9 2020-12-15T17:29:08Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Cheetah Documentation&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> This is the documentation wiki for the Cheetah website builder.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah Community Website Builder, aka CheetahWSB is a derivative of Dolphin version 7.4.2 by Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/].<br /> <br /> Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/] has announced it will end support of Dolphin by the end of December 2023.<br /> <br /> There are many Dolphin fans that do not like their new product. I created Cheetah to continue where Dolphin has left off.<br /> <br /> == Table of Contents ==<br /> Mobile Apps<br /> Cheetah System Requirements<br /> Hosting Server Setup Recommendations<br /> Installing Cheetah<br /> Cheetah Detailed Install Guide<br /> Cheetah Troubleshooter<br /> How to setup Cheetah on Nginx<br /> Tweaking Spam Filters<br /> Using Language Keys</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=8 2020-12-15T17:27:28Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Cheetah Documentation&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> This is the documentation wiki for the Cheetah website builder.<br /> <br /> The Cheetah Community Website Builder, aka CheetahWSB is a derivative of Dolphin version 7.4.2 by Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/].<br /> <br /> Boonex [https://www.boonex.com/ https://www.boonex.com/] has announced it will end support of Dolphin by the end of December 2023.<br /> <br /> There are many Dolphin fans that do not like their new product. I created Cheetah to continue where Dolphin has left off.<br /> <br /> == Getting started ==<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br /> * [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=7 2020-12-15T17:19:25Z

<p>WikiAdmin: Reverted edits by WikiAdmin (talk) to last revision by MediaWiki default</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;MediaWiki has been installed.&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> == Getting started ==<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br /> * [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=6 2020-12-15T17:17:01Z

<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Table of Contents&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> == Getting started ==<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br /> * [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]<br /> * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]</div>

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<p>WikiAdmin: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> * navigation<br /> ** mainpage|mainpage-description<br /> ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br /> ** randompage-url|randompage<br /> ** helppage|help-mediawiki<br /> * SEARCH<br /> * TOOLBOX<br /> * LANGUAGES</div>

WikiAdmin https://wiki.cheetahwsb.com/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Sidebar&diff=4 2020-12-15T16:05:35Z

<p>WikiAdmin: Created page with &quot; * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage ** helppage|help-mediawiki * SEARCH * LANGUAGES&quot;</p> <hr /> <div><br /> * navigation<br /> ** mainpage|mainpage-description<br /> ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br /> ** randompage-url|randompage<br /> ** helppage|help-mediawiki<br /> * SEARCH<br /> * LANGUAGES</div>

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