Installing a DotNetNuke module is an easy 7-step procedure. This procedure applies to PA
(Private Assembly) DNN modules.
Note : This article applies to DNN versions 4.4.x and above. For prior versions please visit :
How to Install a Module? [4.3.x]
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Module Definitions
You'll use Module Definitions to install the module. In order to do that, you should login as host, or an administrator account with module upload permissions.
You can reach Module Definitions from the Host menu item.
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Install New Module
On Module Definitions screen, choose Install New Module from the actions menu. It depends on the skin you use, but you can generally locate in on upper left corner of the main pane of the page.
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File Upload / Browse the ZIP File
The PA Modules are delivered in ZIP files. Remember the place where you saved the module ZIP file you downloaded? Then browse it.
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Choose the file
After you accessed the file, choose it and press Open.
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Save File
This is the most different step from previous versions of DNN. Installing a module is now one step less. The file (with complete physical location) appears in the textbox. Check it once again and then click Save.
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Module Installed
If you do not see any error messages, it means that the module is installed correctly.
Click the Return link.
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As seen above figure, the installation will yield the message "Installation successful". The errors in module installation may have various causes. The first source you should refer is the vendor of the module.
In prior versions, you had to run SQL query to define the database tables and stored procedure. But from this version on, you don't have to do anything for database. The module makes them all.
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See it on the List
When everything is OK, you should see your new module on the "Module List" on upper panel.
Now you can use the module.
If available, follow the instructions and help manual on how to use the module. It's generally packed in the ZIP file.
Good luck. Enjoy DotNetNuke!
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Bilgin Esme
December, 2007