DataVault Project

Installation Instructions

Follow these steps to set up and run the DataVault project.

Prerequisites

• XAMPP or WAMP installed on your local machine.
• MySQL database server running.
• A web browser for accessing the application.

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Setup Instructions

1. Import the Database

   • Locate the datavault.sql file in the project folder.
   • Import the SQL file into your MySQL database:
     1. Open phpMyAdmin or your preferred database management tool.
     2. Create a new database (e.g., datavault).
     3. Import the datavault.sql file into the newly created database.

2. Update Database Configuration

   • Open the database.php file in the project directory.
   • Enter your database credentials:

     // Database connection details
     $hostname = "localhost";
     $username = "root";
     $password = "";
     $database = "datavault";

3. Place Project Files

   • Copy all files and folders excluding the datavault.sql file into:
     • xampp\htdocs (if using XAMPP), or
     • wamp64\www (if using WAMP).

4. Start Your Server

   • Ensure that your Apache and MySQL services are running in XAMPP or WAMP.

5. Access the Application

   • Open a web browser and navigate to:
     http://localhost/<your_project_folder>

6. Login Credentials

   • Use the following credentials to log in:
     • Username: admin
     • Password: admin123

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Features

• Secure login system
• User-friendly interface
• Data visualization features

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Troubleshooting

• If the application does not load, verify that:
  1. The Apache and MySQL services are running.
  2. The project files are correctly placed in the htdocs or www directory.
  3. The database was successfully imported.
  4. The database credentials in database.php are correct.
• For further assistance, check the project logs or contact the development team.

Author

Developed by Masroor Ejaz.