new and no clue

[kgi]

hi all
I'm pretty new (I think they cal it noob) so I have no clue how to start
first, I own a website, hosted by one.com [nofollow] and I would love to add this forum to it for registred members
I used a WP theme to create my site and it is running.
When I read the manual to install this software, first step is 'create a database' but of course I have one running. Do I need to create a new database ??
thats my first question. I hope that any one of you peeps here is willing to help me get started...
please now that I'm a dutch speaking person, so I can help myself in english pretty well ... I hope
thx in advance

[margarett]

Hi and welcome

No, you don't need another database. It's kinda better because if you have a serious problem in one of the softwares you can just go and play backup/restore without messing with the other
But if you want, you can use the same backup. Just make sure that you keep separate prefixes for the tables. WP is by default "wp_", SMF is by default "smf_" so you should be perfectly safe

[kgi]

OK thx   ... So next step is to upload to downloaded package to my site, let's try

[Chas Large]

I would add, from personal experience, that whilst this can be achieved using only one dB, it would be better to use a unique dB for your forum.

1. It makes any changes and upgrades easier as an upgrade may cause problems with your WP site.
2. It's easier to backup and edit one dB without interfering with the other.
3. If the SMF dB gets corrupted by a faulty mod install, it could stop the WP site from functioning and vice versa.

Hope this helps.

[Kindred]

Chas...   however, if the intention is to BRIDGE the WP and SMF installations, then having two databases can be problematic...

[Chas Large]

Chas...   however, if the intention is to BRIDGE the WP and SMF installations, then having two databases can be problematic...

Point taken, I gleaned from the OP that kgi had installed a WP "theme" on his site, presumably provided by a site installer in which case he may not have had experience with editing dBs. Just guesswork.