Phpbb 3 install problems

[Carita]

No matter what I have put to the fields, I can't seem to be able to install phpbb 3 to my test folder. What are the exact things I should put to every place? I have phpbb 2 installed on different directory. So does this effect? Is there something I should set up, or have I just put wrong things on the fields?


Database server hostname or DSN:
DSN stands for Data Source Name and is relevant only for ODBC installs.

Database server port:
Leave this blank unless you know the server operates on a non-standard port.

Database name:

Database username:

Database password:

Prefix for tables in database:

[charlesgan]

Database name:

Database username:

Database password:

Prefix for tables in database:

create a new database for the installation.
and the prefix is optional. can leave it blanked.

if installation failed, there will be error message. Search online for the error, will guide you through.

[Basil]

http://www.bluehostforum.com/showthread.php?t=7800

[siguie]

That's a phpBB2 example but it's basically the same though the prefix was "phpbb3_" last time I installed it.

Keep in mind you need the prefix BUT you can also change it and sometimes need to have more than one like when you are playing with multiple boards on one database or have a CMS that uses the same user base as the forum etc.