Standard New Installation

The Installer creates a new WebSTAR Server Suite folder and automatically places the correct files and folders in that folder.

For instructions on upgrading from an existing WebSTAR system , see Upgrading your WebSTAR Server .

The Easy Install sets up the the Web, FTP, Mail and Proxy servers, the Core WebSTAR Plug-Ins required for these servers, useful default files, and examples for you to use. For information, see About the Installed Files .

If you install from the WebSTAR CD, you automatically get the secure Web Server as well: see Installing SSL .

The Custom Install installs other optional Plug-Ins: for details see Custom Installation .

Active Installer

If you download the WebSTAR Server Suite Installer, you can download the smaller Active Installer version or the full version. The Active Installer contains all necessary files for the Easy Install, and will automatically download other files as needed.

Installing Your WebSTAR Server

1 Double-click the Installer application file.
2 When the splash screen appears, click the Continue button.
3 Read the Copyright and License Agreement information, and then click the Accept button. If you do not accept the license, you cannot install WebSTAR.
4 The Installer will put the WebSTAR Server Suite folder in the root folder of the startup disk by default.

The WebSTAR folder will be installed inside the selected disk or folder.

5 In most cases, you can use the Easy Install: just click on the Install button to install the applications, documentation and examples.

Some Plug-In Modules are not installed by the Easy Install . See Custom Installation .

6 If you've downloaded the Active Installer, you'll see a message indicating that you can continue to installl, or check the StarNine site for updates. If you are connected to the Internet, consider checking for updates; if not, continue installing now.
7 You'll see the Installer unpack and install all your files.

Allow the Installer to continue until it is entirely finished: there may be pauses in the installation process.

8 The Installer will report that it is finished, and allow you to perform more installations or quit.
9 When you're done installing, you may want to make an alias to the WebSTAR application and place it in the Startup Items folder of the active System folder. This will automatically launch your WebSTAR server when your Mac starts up.

Keep your WebSTAR Server Suite Installer handy: you'll need it for extra Plug-Ins and other features.

If you have problems with installation, you should check the system requirements, and try installing on another disk or machine. For troubleshooting, see Server Troubleshooting .

The WebSTAR Server Suite 4 Installer will install the Apple update files for Appearance Manager and Navigation Services on Mac OS 8.0 and 8.1. In those cases, it will bring up a Restart dialog. Your WebSTAR server will not work properly until you restart with these extensions enabled.

After installing WebSTAR, be sure to read the section Getting Started .

For newer versions of the Mac OS, you will not have to restart your machine after installation.