Thanks for downloading SilverStripe CMS. Simply extract the archive to a folder in a web-accessible location and visit the folder in your web browser (which in turn runs index.php). This will lead you through a web-based installation process. Server Requirements * PHP 5.0.4+ (5.2+ is recommended) * MySQL 4.1+ (other databases are supported - details here: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=server-requirements) * Apache, IIS 7+ or Lighttpd webserver (feel free to try with others) * More information on server requirements here: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=server-requirements General documentation, tutorials: * Wiki: http://doc.silverstripe.com/ * Tutorials: http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=silverstripe-tutorial Forum * http://www.silverstripe.com/silverstripe-forum/