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.
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Installing Mahara Part I – How to set up a domain name and web hosting service
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Installing Mahara Part II – How to set up a MySQL database for Mahara via the control panel
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Installing Mahara Part III – How to download and install the Mahara installation files
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Installing Mahara Part IV – How to create a config.php file
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Installing Mahara Part V – How to set up a cron job in cPanel
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Installing Mahara Part VI – The QuickInstall option
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Full Mahara Demo
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Mahara e-Portfolio | An Introduction for learners
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