[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

I’m in.

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Hah. The irony is that I have a dedicated (managed) server on 1and1, but everything works like a charm on BlueHost where I have the cheapest shared hosting plan!

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Not sure if this is helpful, but I installed WPMU on 1and1 specifying subdomains. As reported by others, it doesn’t work — 404s when trying to call up blogs created on subdomains. I installed BP anyway just to see if the databases would get created. They didn’t. Still awaiting Apache error logs promised by tech support.

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Understood. Unfortunately, I can’t get WPMU to work with subdomains on 1and1. Anyone out there succeed getting BP running on a 1and1 server? WPMU with subdomains?

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

I was able to successfully install WPMU/BP on a shared server at BlueHost, so I’ve satisfied myself I can actually follow directions. Still no-go on 1and1. (I heard from a rep in the server room and he’s working to create copies of my Apache error logs, so I hope to have those soon.)

While there are a number of differences between the BlueHost and 1and1 servers, the only notable difference in the way I installed WPMU/BP is the fact that on BlueHost I configured WPMU to use subdomains, while on 1and1 I configured WPMU to use subdirectories. Could that be the culprit?

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Update: I was right…this will take a while. Just received an email reply from 1and1, “You can’t get the logs since your package is a manage server.” They’ve agreed to “escalate” my case, but I’m not holding my breath. Insane – I can see my logs on BlueHost on a shared server! Maybe that’s the answer…move the whole kit and kaboodle to a shared server on BlueHost?

But surely others have successfully installed BP on 1and1 servers? Just out of curiosity (well, and desperation, too) what if I snip the necessary code from the .php files and pre-create the tables manually? Does that have any hope or would the BP Police carry me away?

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Interruptions are most welcome! Now I’m trying to figure out where 1and1 hides the Apache log files for its dedicated servers. I can’t find them in any of the standard locations, so this may take a while. Thanks.

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Strange. I can’t seem to do anything to get those fields created in my database. The plug-ins are in the right place, all 755, and I’ve logged in a site administrator, clicked on everything in sight (and site). I checked my earlier install under a different domain on the same server and those tables/fields are also lacking from that database. I’m really stumped. (More info on my server: PHP Version 4.4.9, MySQL 4.0) Thanks for any ideas you might have. Let me know if you need additional info. …David

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Also, my directory structure (1&1 enterprise dedicated server running Linux/Apache looks like this: /kunden/homepages/14/d123456789/htdocs/exploreouroceans/

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

I’m digging up the log files, paths, etc., but meanwhile I wonder if it is an issue of missing database tables/fields per Trent’s post. I don’t see bp_groups, bp_group_groupmeta, etc. Here’s the full list of all the tables I have on the database:

wp_1_comments

wp_1_links

wp_1_options

wp_1_postmeta

wp_1_posts

wp_1_terms

wp_1_term_relationships

wp_1_term_taxonomy

wp_2_comments

wp_2_links

wp_2_options

wp_2_postmeta

wp_2_posts

wp_2_terms

wp_2_term_relationships

wp_2_term_taxonomy

wp_3_comments

wp_3_links

wp_3_options

wp_3_postmeta

wp_3_posts

wp_3_terms

wp_3_term_relationships

wp_3_term_taxonomy

wp_4_comments

wp_4_links

wp_4_options

wp_4_postmeta

wp_4_posts

wp_4_terms

wp_4_term_relationships

wp_4_term_taxonomy

wp_5_comments

wp_5_links

wp_5_options

wp_5_postmeta

wp_5_posts

wp_5_terms

wp_5_term_relationships

wp_5_term_taxonomy

wp_blogs

wp_blog_versions

wp_registration_log

wp_signups

wp_site

wp_sitecategories

wp_sitemeta

wp_usermeta

wp_users

Again, thanks.

…David

P.S. The WP mu install seemed flawless before I installed the BP Combo Pack (1.0b1).

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Thanks. You’ve got it right, so I stand corrected — not vanilla.

I am running on a dedicated server, but I am also running other sites on the same server, with each site living in its own subdirectory beneath the document root. Do you think that’s the culprit? If so, I’d be grateful for any guidance on how to install mu “on a dedicated virtual server” and “installed in the document root.” My main concern, since I’ve never before installed any of my sites in the document root, would be creating problems with my other sites, which is why they’re all separated in subdirectories. Am I worrying about nothing or did I miss something along the way.

I’ll reinstall and configure to use subdomains. I forgot I had made that change…one of many in my attempts to debug.

Thank you very much for the time and effort you’ve put into this for me.

…David

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Fresh domain. Fresh upload. Fresh install. Fresh cookies. Triple-checked permissions. Same problem: Can’t create groups, either from back admin side or front side. I always get the message, “”There was an error saving group details. Please try again.”

I’m afraid I’m close to throwing in the towel.

The installation directions say, “7. Head to: “Site Admin > Profiles” in the wp-admin area.” I don’t see a “Profiles” option, just “Profile Fields.” Just a typo?

My install is at: http://exploreouroceans.org

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

No, nothing fancy…just trying to complete a vanilla install. My avatar is actually a gravatar, so nothing custom uploaded. Perhaps I’ll re-upload and reinstall everything to make sure nothing when wrong during that process…

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Thanks for your guidance, which helped me find the “Create a Group” function from the menu bar (not the back end Admin area). (I’m new with the software, so thanks for your patience.) Unfortunately, when I try to add a group, I receive the message, “There was an error saving group details. Please try again.” I made sure to fill out all of the fields. Still scratching my head on this…

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

Andy,

Thanks for your reply. I’m not sure I understand “…fill in all fields on the first page when creating the group…” What is the “first page” in this case?

The only place I can add a group is using “Add a Group” under Site Admin>Profile Fields. Does that sound right? Under Site Admin>Groups there are no options to add/edit/delete groups…it simply says “No Groups to Display.” Does that sound right? Thanks.

[@oceandoctor Member 17 years, 5 months ago]

I’m having the identical issue with a fresh install of the Combo Pack (1.0b1). I’ve followed the instructions for installation of Combo Pack (https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/installing-buddypres-from-combo/) but when I select Site Admin > Profile Fields, then “Add a Group,” I get the message “There was an error saving the group. Please try again.” Grateful for any advice on this.