APG vNext Installation Guide

This guide walks you through installing APG vNext on a Windows web server running IIS and SQL Server.

System Requirements

  • Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 or Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • IIS 6.0 or later with ASP.NET 2.0+ enabled
  • SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012 or later (Express editions supported)
  • .NET Framework 2.0 or later
  • Minimum 50MB disk space for application files

Step 1: Download APG vNext

Download the latest version of APG vNext from the Downloads page. The package includes the application files and database scripts.

Step 2: Create the Database

  • Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to your server.
  • Create a new database named APGvNext (or any name of your choice).
  • Run the Install.sql script from the downloaded package to create all required tables and stored procedures.
  • Create a SQL Server login with db_owner access to the new database.

Step 3: Configure the Web Application

  • Extract the downloaded ZIP to your web server (e.g., C:\inetpub\wwwroot orum).
  • Open web.config and update the connection string with your SQL Server credentials.
  • Set the correct ApplicationPath if installing in a virtual directory.

Step 4: Configure IIS

  • Create a new IIS Application or Virtual Directory pointing to the forum folder.
  • Set the application pool to use ASP.NET 2.0 or later.
  • Ensure the application pool identity has read/write access to the forum folder.
  • Enable URL Rewriting if you want SEO-friendly URLs.

Step 5: Complete the Setup

  • Browse to http://yourdomain.com/forum/ to launch the setup wizard.
  • Enter your administrator username, email, and password.
  • Configure your forum name, description, and timezone.
  • Click Complete Installation — your forum is ready!

For detailed troubleshooting, visit the Support & Services FAQ or post in the APG vNext Support Forum.