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Introduction

Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage a website with a variety of functionalities. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Drupal on a .

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A with administrative access.
• PHP version 7.4 or higher installed.
• MySQL or MariaDB installed for the database.
• Internet Information Services (IIS) installed and configured.
• Composer installed on your system.

Step 1: Install Required Software

Ensure the following software is installed:

1. PHP: Download and install PHP from the official PHP website: PHP for Windows.
2. MySQL or MariaDB: Download and install MySQL from MySQL Installer or MariaDB from MariaDB Download.
3. IIS: Install IIS through the Windows VPSFeatures dialog or using PowerShell commands.
4. Composer: Download and install Composer from the official website: Composer.

Step 2: Configure IIS for Drupal

Set up IIS to serve Drupal:

1. Install IIS: If IIS is not already installed, enable it through the Windows VPSFeatures dialog or using PowerShell commands.
2. Configure PHP with IIS: Use the IIS Manager to add a new handler mapping for PHP. This involves specifying the path to the PHP executable and setting the request path to *.php. Detailed instructions are available in the Drupal documentation.
3. Set Up a Website in IIS: Create a new site in IIS pointing to the directory where Drupal will be installed. Configure the site bindings to match your domain or IP address.

Step 3: Download and Install Drupal

Proceed with the Drupal installation:

1. Download Drupal: Download the latest version of Drupal from the official website: Download Drupal.
2. Extract Files: Unzip the downloaded file to the directory configured in IIS for your website.
3. Set Permissions: Ensure that the IIS user has appropriate permissions to read and write in the Drupal directory.

Step 4: Configure the Database

Set up the database for Drupal:

1. Create a Database: Log into MySQL and create a new database for Drupal:

CREATE DATABASE drupal;

1. Create a User: Create a new user and grant necessary privileges:

CREATE USER 'drupaluser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON drupal.* TO 'drupaluser'@'localhost';

1. Flush Privileges: Apply the changes:

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 5: Run the Drupal Installer

Complete the installation through the web interface:

1. Access the Installer: Open your web browser and navigate to the Drupal installation directory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/drupal).
2. Follow the Wizard: The installer will guide you through the setup process, including:
• System check to ensure requirements are met.
• Database configuration using the credentials created earlier.
• Site configuration and admin user creation.

Step 6: Finalize Installation

After installation:

1. Remove Installation Files: For security reasons, delete the install directory from the Drupal installation folder.
2. Access Drupal: Log into your newly installed Drupal site and begin configuring your website.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Drupal on your . You can now start customizing and building your website using Drupal’s powerful features.