Multiple stores on same server possible?

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Is it possible to set up multiple shops on one server? It can't possibly be as simple as changing the store name in the cgi script can it?

Thanks in advance. John

-- John Aikin (jaikin@fallcreektech.com), April 02, 1998

Answers

Yes... It is possible to run two stores on the same server. We are doing it on our site. Go to http://www.restaurantequipment.net and go to the online store area. It will give you the choice of either "new" or "used" store.

Basically for the new store I have all of the files (the database, cgi, cfg, etc.) in a directory called /cgi-bin/S-Mart... I have my link call this script when someone clicks on the "new" button.

For the used store I put all of the same files (cgi, etc.) in a different directory. I changed the .cfg file so that it says the right url for this store and of course the database items. I have this stuff in a directory called /cgi-bin/usmart.

So, just have an entrance screen that allows people to choose which store then have it link to whichever one you want.

My one link is: http://(yoururl)/cgi-bin/S-Mart/smart.cgi

and the other one is

http://(yoururl)/cgi-bin/usmart (or whatever)/smart.cgi

Hope this helps!

-- Brad (bppilot@aol.com), April 06, 1998.


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