How do I add a second SMF?

[RobinSlig]

SMF Version: SMF 1.0.7
I want to add a second SMF so that I can test out a new board, then make it the main one. How would I go about doing this and which version should I use? 1.07 or SMF 1.1 RC2?

[Fizzy]

Version is personal choice.
To set up a second forum you should upload the install package to a different directory (eg /forum2/
Run /forum2/install.php
When it prompts you for database information either create a new database in phpmyadmin or use the existing one. If you use the existing one then make sure that you change the database tables prefix to something different eg smf2_ instead of smf_

The forum should install easily from there.

[RobinSlig]

I want to switch the data bases so that the second SMF is the one the site runs off of. How would I do this?

[sawz]

so your wanting to use the same database?

[RobinSlig]

I wasn't too clear there, I'm sorry.  I installed a new database using a brand new SMF. That is the one I am wanting to change over to the main site.

[sawz]

you have a brand new install with a brand new database, so just run with it, or am i missing something?

[RobinSlig]

I have it set to a different folder. I need it to go to www.mysite.com not www.mysite.com/tesfolder3

[sawz]

ok, so you want your forums up front, so install it directly into your public_html directory.
and i know i'm still missing something here.

[RobinSlig]

Ok, I will try that.