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Website Automation

by John Romaine
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Hey guys,
This might be an obscure question, however theres some great minds here, and a vast amount of experience in different fields of work, so what the heck - thought Id ask

Im wanting to completely "automate" the configuration and implementation of my customers websites.....

As in...

1. They purchase my product (turnkey websites)
2. They are redirected to a download page
3. They download an executable
4. They install the package locally which they then enter certain information such as database name, domain name and specify passwords etc
5. Then the tool automatically uploads all files to the webserver, sets file permissions and sets up the database so that the website is ready for immediate use

Okay, now the question begs, how on earth is this acheivable?

(Website is built using MS products, ASP/SQL SERVER)
#automation #website
  • Profile picture of the author manning
    I don't think anybody can answer that.

    You've already described the process, so if you can't do it yourself you should find a programmer which will create an automated system for you.

    Good luck with that, and yes, automation is the way to go
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr BOLD
    I guess Alan Reece of Ax Gold Software uses a system like what you have outlined for his PLR membership. However it seems to be a custom solution and not ready made app. You may want to check with him.
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  • Profile picture of the author jaywilsonjr
    Yes it is possible, and done every day. I think Zend may make a application that does exactly what you described, but I am not 100% sure atm...

    Take a look at this and see if it will work for what you are doing: Smart Install Maker - Custom setup files made easy I just did a quick Google and found that installer application.


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  • Profile picture of the author stma
    I'm not sure about having them download it locally because if they don't have asp/php installed on their pc it becomes a problem.

    However, there are numerous ftp classes for php that would allow you to do this -- probably is for asp as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author mathew2812
    Ramone
    Alan Reece is the man!
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