Hey Max,
First of all, you need a standard host that allows MYSQL (almost all standard hosts provide that these days). You also need to create a database at your web host. It sounds complicated but it's really easy. I just logged into my hosting account and followed the instructions (and I am no techy!). Took about 2 minutes.
Once that is all done, you simply edit the control panel file that is provided when you buy the vbulletin forum script. There are about 10-15 variables you need to complete/edit (you can ask your host if you're not sure of some).
Then you just use an FTP program to upload the files to your web server, and your forum is ready to go. It sounds complicated but if you have a basic understanding of FTP-ing then it's no biggie. At worst you'll need to ask your host about some of the variables this script asks for but they are usually familiar with vbulletin since this is such a popular forum script.
Plus vbulletin has a forum for customers and anything I had questions on I got answered by searching their forums. I will admit I've installed other boards before so that helped but it's really not too difficult. It's amazing at what PHP can do and the customization options for this forum are amazing. I haven't even explored most of them yet. Hope that helps!
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