We are asked all the time about installing Mahara. Well here are a few videos that explain the process from start to finish. Then again, if you want to save yourself the hassle of installing and hosting your own Mahara system you can always opt for our OneOcle-Mahara managed system.
Installing Mahara Part I – How to set up a domain name and web hosting service
Installing Mahara Part II – How to set up a MySQL database for Mahara via the control panel
Installing Mahara Part III – How to download and install the Mahara installation files
Installing Mahara Part IV – How to create a config.php file
Installing Mahara Part V – How to set up a cron job in cPanel
Installing Mahara Part VI – The QuickInstall option
Full Mahara Demo
Mahara e-Portfolio | An Introduction for learners
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