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2. Getting Started and Getting Help

This document will guide you through the process of configuring an ArsDigita Community System web server from scratch, beginning with a blank computer system and finishing with a fully functional web site ready to serve your users. Below are time estimates for each stage of the installation:

StageTime Estimate
Red Hat 6.230 - 60 minutes
Oracle 8.1.64 hours
AOLServer 3.130 minutes
ArsDigita Community System 4.x30 minutes
Total6 hours

Aim to understand as much as possible at each step of these instructions. If you get stuck, try to backtrack to a point where you knew what to do. If you need help, it is available - check for messages about your problem at the web/db Q&A forum. If you can't find your answer there, feel free to post a message. ArsDigita also offers support contracts. Please see the ArsDigita services page for more information.

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