This book is your guide to configuring, managing and maintaining a copy of Invision Power Board 2 on your own website to power an online discussion forum. Written for people who want to get their forums up and running as quickly as possible, this book will show you how to execute the full power of Invision Power Board. What you will learn from this book? -How to Install and configure IPB -Learn the basics of working with IPB forums -Find your way round the Administration Control Panel -Create and manage forums and permissions -Maintain users and user groups -Get to grips with IPB skins to customize your site -Discover under-explored features such as the IPB post office, subscriptions, and filters -Learn from other administrators the secrets of making a successful forum