Entries tagged with “install” from Movable Type Documentation

Installation Guide Index

These are the official installation guides and resources for Movable Type. Installation Guide Index Installation Guide Index (this page) Tools Necessary for Installation Before Installing Quick Install Guides Install via FTP using the Configuration Wizard Install via SSH with... Continue Reading  

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Configuration Wizard

This guide is specific to installing Movable Type using FTP and using the Configuration Wizard to create the mt-config.cgi file. More detailed installation guides are available. Tools Necessary for Installation Before Installing Note: Though this guide uses the version... Continue Reading  

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Guide to mt-config.cgi Configuration File

The mt-config.cgi file is a plain text file containing configuration directives. A small set are required and the rest are optional. Required Configuration Directives The required configuration directives tell the Movable Type application the URL where it is installed... Continue Reading  

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Install via FTP using Configuration Wizard

This guide is specific to installing Movable Type using FTP and using the Configuration Wizard to create the mt-config.cgi file. More detailed installation guides are available. Tools Necessary for Installation Before Installing Note: Though this guide uses the version... Continue Reading  

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Install via SSH with Manual Configuration

This guide is specific to installing Movable Type using SSH to transfer and edit files on the server. Tools Necessary for Installation Before Installing Note: Though this guide uses the version MT-5.0-en, it can be used to guide the... Continue Reading  

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Detailed Step-by-Step Guide to Movable Type Installation

This is the detailed installation guide for Movable Type. Simpler guides for those comfortable performing these types of installations are also available: Install via FTP or Install via SSH. Tools Necessary for Installation Before Installing Note: Though this guide... Continue Reading  

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Upgrade Guide for Movable Type

This is the upgrade guide for Movable Type. Upgrade is similar to installation, except that backups of all data should created, database and config files don't have to be created from scratch, and custom plugns will need to be... Continue Reading  

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System Requirements

Movable Type is software that installs on a web server, and users access the application through a web browser to perform tasks like publishing content or managing blogs. These system requirements describe what you will need on the server computer... Continue Reading  

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Installation & Upgrade Troubleshooting FAQ

This is the Installation and Upgrade Troubleshooting FAQ How do I troubleshoot installation issues and errors? Access mt-check.cgi to be sure that all necessary and as many optional Perl modules are installed. Check the system requirements to ensure that your... Continue Reading  

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