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cfjohnsn-gmail - 10/23/2012 2:17:42 PM
   
Noob question
Please forgive the completely insane simplicity that most of you will see this question as, but I've searched and searched and cannot find out a clear answer for someone, who like me, has never had the opportunity to use this product in the past.

What exactly is a separate/new instance?

Is it just a new installation to another/different directory? How exactly is it defined and how do you set up a new site to utilize it?

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kentico_edwardh - 10/23/2012 4:54:41 PM
   
RE:Noob question
Hello,

A separate/new instance is a seperate Kentico installation which uses a different project folder and database.

While there are a few ways you could create a separate Kentico instance, you could re-run the web installer and select a different location to install the CMS. This installer will create a separate project folder, database and register the new instance in IIS.


Web Installer Overview:
http://devnet.kentico.com/docs/6_0/devguide/web_installer.htm



Best Regards,
Edward Hillard