Let's now look at how to install vBulletin. The process is pretty straightforward and installation should only take you about an hour the first time you do it. (Once you get used to it, it's an easy job, one that you can accomplish in a few minutes.)
Note
Make sure you have your customer number handy!
You will need this number to carry out the installation of vBulletin, so make sure you have it handy. (You should have been sent this when you purchased vBulletin.) You won't be able to proceed with the installation without it.
Let's begin by looking at the tools you will need to install vBulletin.
There are a few tools that you need to have, but these you should be able to pick up for free.
Unzip tools: You will need one of these to expand the vBulletin installation files. You can choose to download a
.zip
zipped version or a.tar.gz
tarball version of the vBulletin installation files. If you choose the zipped archive, you can download the Free Zip Wizard from http:...