Installation Guide for Piksera LMS: Your Path to E-Learning Excellence

System Requirements:

Before embarking on your installation journey with Piksera LMS, ensure that your server meets the following requirements:

1. A Shared Hosting Plan or VPS: We recommend starting with shared hosting and upgrading as your user base grows.

2. PHP 7.4 or lower: Piksera LMS is compatible with PHP 7.4 and lower versions.

Now that you've verified your server meets the prerequisites, let's dive into the installation process:

Installation Steps:

1. Access Cpanel:

   • Log in to your hosting account's control panel (Cpanel).

2. Create a New Database and Username:

   • In Cpanel, navigate to the database section.
   • Create a new database and a corresponding username for Piksera LMS.

3. Configure .env File:

   • Locate the .env file in the file manager of your hosting account.
   • Edit the .env file and input the database and username you created in step 2.

4. Import Database:

   • Access Phpmyadmin from Cpanel.
   • Open your new database and click on "import."
   • Upload the demo.sql file from the Piksera LMS theme file and save.

5. Upload Theme File:

   • In Cpanel, open the file manager.
   • Visit your domain's file.
   • Upload the theme file (source.zip) and extract it.

6. Move Files:

   • Move all files to the appropriate directory.

7. Access Website:

   • Visit your website or localhost.

8. Installation Wizard:

   • Your website should load the installation wizard page.
   • Fill in the required information using the database and username from step 3.

9. Ready to Go:

   • Your website is now ready to use!

Tutorials:

Piksera LMS offers tutorials and resources to assist you on your educational journey:

• Demo Page Tutorials: Explore tutorials available on the theme's demo page to help you get started.

• Documentation and Photos: Find detailed instructions and visual guidance in the documentation/assets/photos section.

• YouTube Tutorials (Future Updates): Stay tuned for YouTube tutorials that will walk you through various aspects of Piksera LMS, from installation to customization.

Additional Tips:

• Remember to replace host, database, and password information in the .env file for local or manual installations.

• Check your hosting's Laravel compatibility by entering "yourwebsite/check.php" in your browser's address bar and verifying compatibility with Laravel 8.

With these installation steps and the wealth of tutorials and resources at your disposal, you're well on your way to unleashing the full potential of Piksera LMS. Welcome to a world of educational excellence!