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  • I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • I am moving a site i built on my server to the clients server. how do I make changes so the database for mysql configuration matches up to the new server
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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • @Jem

      Have you actually used the JoomlaPack to move a Joomla 1.5 site? I was reading about it in the forum at their site and it seems to not be completely stable.
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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • kfawcett wrote:
      @Jem

      Have you actually used the JoomlaPack to move a Joomla 1.5 site? I was reading about it in the forum at their site and it seems to not be completely stable.

      All the time!

      In fact I just changed hosting companies and moved two domains at the beginning of this month.

      One small site, 125MB, on slightly larger 330MB, both went off without a hitch.

      I also use it for regular back ups....

      Once you've run a back up restoring a site is as easy as using the Rocket Launcher for a clean install.
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  • Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • Jem I am getting this message when I go to backup the file


      JoomlaPack may not work as expected

      JoomlaPack detected the following potential problems:

      * Default output directory in use
      * ZIP format selected

      could this be do to the fact, I backed up my sql file already. should I delete that then try and back up?
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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

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    • The * Default output directory in use is a 'security warning' letting you know that if you leave the backup in the default directory, although unlikely, it could be accessed by someone.

      So, you can change the default directory if you like, or leave the default path the way it is and once the site is backed up, move the file.

      * ZIP format selected is fine.

      So, you should be able to run the back up without any problems.
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  • Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • worked good so far. I see that it even recreates the installation folder... thanks I will try to upload it soon.
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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • When you're done, create a new database on the server you will load it to.

      Extract the contents of the zipped folder to the new server,

      A) DL the zipped folder to your desktop, unzip it, FTP it to the new server

      Or

      B) DL the zipped folder to your desktop, FTP it to the new server and extract it there

      Run the install as you normally would.

      Note the old DB Host name, Username, Password, & DB info will be filled in automatically, change them to match the new server info.
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  • Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • i just installed a joomlapack backup site.. worked like a charm, I will be backing up all my sites with joomla pack :)
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    Re: I have to move a site and need to change db?

    Posted 15 years 11 months ago
    • Yes, it's in my personal 'Top 10 Joomla Extensions' list.

      Maybe even the 'Top 5'.

      Glad it's working.... :D
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