From Kb_JMY(晉明夷)

Simple Machines Forum: Installation

SMF1.1.4 installation

• Assumes:

1. "smf_1-1-4_install.tar.gz"
2. installation folder: public_html/forum

• Note that before installation, set "777" permission for the required folders, including public_html/forum!

->For security reason, after installation, reset permission to "755" for public_html/forum

• Pls. see also JoomEXT:_SMF