Technical Documentation on ConfTool
Here you will find all technical information on installing and running ConfTool Standard on your own server – from the system requirements and the installation itself to security hints and frequently asked questions.
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Requirements
System Requirements
What your server needs to provide in terms of PHP, database and web server.
Installation Options
Installation Using the Installer
The easiest way: a guided installation of ConfTool Standard with the installer.
Detailed Installation Instructions
Manual installation for the case that you have root access to your server.
Alternative Installation Instructions
Installation on a shared web server, that is without administrative rights.
Getting Started
First Login, Setup and Vital Tests
The first steps after the installation – and the tests you should not skip.
Operations and Security
Technical FAQ
Common technical questions and problems: session timeouts, sending e-mails, file uploads, character encoding, HTTPS.
Security Hints
Recommendations for hardening web servers that run PHP and MySQL.
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