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“This a typo or bug?” Neither forgot to update server with new version All the best Ric

Hi WufDog Many thanks for the feedback. I have sent you a PM with modified files. Will incorporate bug fixes in next release. All the best Ric

“When I set up Joomla using Uniform Server it came with all that data” I assume you are referring to the plugin! That was the intention for new users to have a play with. “Han” Is referring to a manual install of Joomla, where you can install what you require. I am looking at V56 plugins. Would you like both options, as a pre-configured plugin? All the best Ric

“It takes a brave man to admit to a security issue and do it publicly”. Well I have no issues with that. Seems he thought it a good idea to either ignore it or brush it under the carpet. No! Never been my way, if there is a potential security issues it is already a security matter that should be address. “User report, shortened version;” The above came to light while testing Z-Con. After creating a restricted user, started testing with MySQL command prompt for accessibility, this was using host 127.0.0.1 and password. Access denied, using password. However using localhost and password was fine. Reproducible and confirmed, hence reason for a security update. It appears no one has ever tested this particular scenario hence the issue has never come to light. Just thought you would like some background to this issue. All the best Ric

UniServer 5.6.2-Nano This release of Uniform Server is a security update. Although there have been no reported security breaches a potential window of opportunity has been found. Versions affected, all Mona and Nano series. Problem: When changing MySQL root password “localhost” is correctly updated however host “127.0.0.1” remains unchanged. This is undesirable and should be rectified straight away. Solution: Solution is to download the latest version of Uniform Server. However this may be inconvenient. Existing installation are easily upgradeable as follows: 1] Edit file: UniServer\home\admin\www\mqsetup.php Locate this code: // Create query string (not sure if you need to flush privs) $query = 'SET PASSWORD FOR \'root\'@\'localhost\' = PASSWORD(\'' . $nwpass . '\')'; $result = mysql_query($query); Just below it add the following code: // Create query string $query = 'SET PASSWORD FOR \'root\'@\'127.0.0.1\' = PASSWORD(\'' . $nwpass . '\')'; $result = mysql_query($query); $query = "FLUSH PRIVILEGES"; $result = mysql_query($query); 2] Start servers 3] From Unitray run restore MySQL password (root, name and password both restored to root) 4] From Apanel set a new MySQL root password or use the one you previously set. Apologies for any inconvenience caused Download 5.6.2-Nano Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team

Z-Controller 1.1 Released Z-Controller is an alternative controller for Uniform Server 5.6b-Nano and 5.6-Nano. It incorporates features from UniTray and Apanel with a user interface similar to UniController. Initial release of this plugin used its own PHP 5.3.2 binaries, when extracted consumed a massive 12.5M of disk space. This release excluding bat2exe weights in at 796 KB a significant reduction. New in this release: A MySQL tab has been added allowing you to create a database prior to installing third party applications. For production you can create a restricted user for a specific database. Again its not intended to be final code but more of a work in progress consider it a starting point for your own personalised controller. Download: V56 Z-Controller 1.1 Wiki has been updated. Now includes a page describing above MySQL Tab. Wiki support: Z controller MySQL Tab Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team

With the release of V56_UniServer_USB_1.1 you will have noticed a link to the Wiki was conspicuous by its absence. The above release was a security update I noticed there was no page on the Wiki that explains how to perform a plugin upgrade when a new release of Firefox is made. To address this a new page has been added to the Wiki. UniServer USB: UniServer USB V56 All the best Ric

V56 UniServer USB 1.1 plugin released. Please note this is a security update. Firefox 3.6.2 - patches a security hole Download Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team

“i am on Win 7 if that matters.” It does mater and explains the “unable to connect to the database” message. Extract a new copy of Uniform Server. Run the servers and confirm phpMyAdmin works. I assume it works since you made no mention you could not create a Joomla database. Now Install Joomla when you reach the database section for Host name use 127.0.0.1 Database Type: mysql Host Name: 127.0.0.1 do not use localhost Username: root Password: root Database Name: joomla All the best Ric

In all honesty its horses for courses! Uniform Server and XAMPP provide alternatives. To resolve problems, in general both teams require more detailed information. Hey! No rant, wish you all the best. Ric

I am surprised this plugin has not produced any responses. Negative or constructive ideas would be welcome. Since there is a lack of interest I am putting this on the back burner. Coding to me is the fun part, however documentation is a pain and time consuming. Hence that time can be better spent elsewhere. Hidden in the above plugin were a few conceptual ideas. Hey! They are now put on that back burner. Come to think of it, 5.6 series has a similar response. That suggests an interesting conclusion. All the best Ric Ya! Just trying to provoke a response. Ideas and dialogue move things forward.

I have had several PM’s referring to why is Z-Con so big! (12.5M) Reason, it uses, its own version of PHP and extensions. Does not piggyback on Uniform Server. The next version will, and comes out at about 1M including 468K for bat2exe I like small! 175K php_winbinder.dll Add this to the power of PHP. You get an excellent scripting environment. Well! I find it compulsive and cannot resist havening a play. All the best Ric

Z-Controller see Wiki for details All the best Ric

Z-CON I am basically lazy! Just like to perform a few mouse clicks to get the job done. Even with Z-Con, still finding I need to use either Apanel or Unitray to do basic MySQL stuff. I resorted to using that MySQL command prompt. So I am thinking either add a drop down menu or new tab to do the job? Hey! Perhaps even bin it. Not sure if it’s of any use? Any feedback is welcome. All the best Ric

General upgrade method: 1] Extract new version to a folder e.g C:\newus 2] Run new server and set MySQL root password same as your old password setting 3] If you have created any MySQL users and passwords duplicate these on new server 4]From old server copy every thing in folder UniServer\www To: C:\newus\UniServer\www 5] From old server copy all folders (except folders mysql and phpmyadmin) in UniServer\usr\local\mysql\data To folder C:\newus\UniServer\usr\local\mysql\data Test new server. All the best Ric

UniServer 5.6.1-Nano released Specification - MySQL Updated to 5.1.45; - phpMyAdmin Updated to 3.3.1 - Apache 2.2.15 - PHP 5.3.2 - eAccelerator 1.0-DEV Download: UniServer 5.6.1-Nano Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team

You have not stated US version you are using? I will assume they are both the same. Further I will assume you are using permalinks? That last assumption is important because permalinks will have created an .htaccess file. An error in this file will result in a 500 internal server error. Are you using Wordpress permalinks? If so something in this file may be causing the problem. All the best Ric

Z-Controller is an alternative controller for Uniform Server 5.6b-Nano and 5.6-Nano. It incorporates features from UniTray and Apanel with a user interface similar to UniController. Its not intended to be final code but more of a work in progress consider it a starting point for your own personalised controller. Only tested on XP-Home hence gives a lot of scope for improvement. Enjoy and have a bit of fun with scripting, WinBinder makes scripting a Windows application so easy. Download Z-Controller Wiki information All the best Ric

Tanks for posting a quick solution it will help others with a similar problem. At the moment I don’t see a permanent solution other than adding your elegant solution. All the best Ric

UniServer 5.6-Nano released Specification - MySQL 5.1.44; - Apache 2.2.15 - PHP 5.3.2 - phpMyAdmin 3.3.0 - eAccelerator 1.0-DEV A special thanks to user on waldbauer.com for supplying eAccelerator binaries Download: 5.6-Nano Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team

I do admit, this is driving me nuts. Not sure where or what the failure mode is. Relative links works. Absolute links seem to have that extra http Its not isolated to a particular application. It is reproducible on different browsers. Seems not to be an Apache issue. Ya! That means I will keep looking at this issue. Just wondering if any other users have any ideas? All the best Ric

Yep! “This kind of stuff drives me nuts” I agree. I have always found WordPress installs flawlessly with no hassle. Just wondering if Apache’s error log provides any clues. One thought I had being Vista try replacing /** MySQL hostname */ define('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); With /** MySQL hostname */ define('DB_HOST', '127.0.0.1'); All the best Ric

It looks as if you have done every thing correctly However to start the WordPress installation process type http://localhost/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php And not http://localhost/wordpress Check out this Wiki page for details: All the best Ric

I like to reproduce a problem! Hence this is my set-up: XP-Home 1 Extracted UniServer5_6b.exe 2 Ran Server to check it works 3 Installed V56_UniServer_USB_1.0.exe 4 Created Virtual host jm.com in folder UniServer\www\joomlatest (Using Apanel) 5 Closed server 6 Extracted plugin V55_Joomla_1_5_15a.exe (note this was placed in folder UniServer) 7 Moved folder joomla contained in www to folder UniServer\www\joomlatest 8 Ran servers and typed in http://jm.com/joomla/ 9 Checked links no issues found until I clicked the home link. Yep you do get a double http:// Two hours later and I have still not found the cause. All the best Ric

Uniform Server version 5.6b-Nano released. This version is primarily a security update (Apache) Also taken opportunity to upgrade phpMyAdmin Changes: - Apache updated to 2.2.15 - phpMyAdmin updated to 3.3.0; - Bug fix Download link: UniServer 5.6b Regards, The Uniform Server Development Team