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    Re: Amending Joomla from subfolder to main folder?

    Posted 13 years 9 months ago
    • Hi,

      I just read the Akeeba Backup guide and it appears that restoration is far more complex than the traditional 4 steps method suggested here: kb.siteground.com/article/How_to_move_Jo...other_directory.html

      Since I am restoring back to the same server using the same database, do I really need to use such a complex and time consuming Akeeba Backup method which is more for migration rather than just simple subdirectory to root shifting?

      Maybe I try both to check out how Akeeba Backup really work.


      Using Akeeba Backup

      1. Install Akeeba Backup to Joomla as an extension
      2. Run Akeeba backup from Joomla Components
      3. Download backup archive with FTP
      4. Upload Akeeba kickstart to root directory with FTP
      5. Upload backup archive with FTP to new directory
      6. Run Akeeba kickstart www.mysite.com/kickstart.php to extract backup archive
      7. Run restoration script www.mysite.com/installation/index.php
      8. Amend configuration settings
      9. May still need to edit configuration.php by removing Joomla subdirectories so that all links point to the root (tmp, log, root etc)

      Using Manual ( kb.siteground.com/article/How_to_move_Jo...other_directory.html )

      1. Download whole Joomla folder with FTP
      2. Edit configuration.php by removing Joomla subdirectories so that all links point to the root (tmp, log, root etc)
      3. Upload Joomal folder to root with FTP
      4. Empty cache folder
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    Re: Amending Joomla from subfolder to main folder?

    Posted 13 years 9 months ago
    • We can only suggest what to do, but in the end, it's really up to you to do what you want...
    • Thanks,
      jim
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    Re: Amending Joomla from subfolder to main folder?

    Posted 13 years 9 months ago
    • Hi JEM,

      I tried the easier and faster method and it's working fine. So I didn't really want to retry the move with Akeeba again. But I will keep Akeeba for backup, and maybe migration to another server when necessary in the future.

      Thanks.
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    Re: Amending Joomla from subfolder to main folder?

    Posted 13 years 9 months ago
    • Glad it's sorted.

      Best of luck.

      Yes, Akeeba, is great for backups (as well as moving sites) so keep it in mind.

      JEM
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