would i be able to copy an existing cart

[pritch]

hello. I want to install oscommerce on my own server and design it there. When its finished I would like to place it on its final server. This is because I dont get paid till I finish it and obviously i dont want to give them it till ive been paid.

 

So how sensible is it to install and design a cart on my own server and then when its finished copy the folder structure over to another server?

 

Im thinking maybe if i install the default install of osc onto the second server and then copy over the file structure from the stuff i have changed and hopefully that will work cause database and stuff is setup.

 

What do you think?

[pritch]

bump

[Guest]

There are some specific steps to take and yes, it'll work. After it is ready, do a backup of the database from admin. Then copy the site to the new server, set up the new database, change the config file to match the new specifics and restore the database. I think that's it, but anyone with more experience, please jump in here and correct me.

[Guest]

Most of the time I have up to 7 different sites under development on my desktop. So yes, you can develop your catalog locally and easily deploy it on your host once you're done.

 

Here are the steps you'll need to take when moving your site: (in a nutshell)

- Backup the database (using Admin)

- Copy all files from your root folder to your new host.

- Create database with the database you've just backup. (using phpMyAdmin etc.)

- Edit catalog/admin/includes/configure.php

- Edit catalog/includes/configure.php

 

Done! :thumbsup:

[ukphoneguy]

@ Alpha Ray

 

Which package are you using as your localhost server?

 

I have tried several and get numerous issues when installing osCommerce!

 

Cheers

 

UkPhoneguy

[Guest]

@ Alpha Ray

 

Which package are you using as your localhost server?

 

I have tried several and get numerous issues when installing osCommerce!

 

Cheers

 

UkPhoneguy

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I used to install Apache, mySQL and phpMyAdmin manually using this guide http://internetmaster.com/installtutorial/index.htm , but the second time I tried many ready-made packages to take away the hussles. My personal favourite is EasyPHP (it was recommended by an osCommerce team member some months ago). You might also want to download the latest phpMyAdmin if you are going to spend a bit of time with the database, but that's optional.

 

When you want to upload your files to your remote host, you might want to use a program that can synchronise files via FTP. I personally use Dreamweaver, which can compare thousands of files in under a minute. Be VERY careful not to synchronise the 2 configure.php files, they obviously should be different in your desktop and remote host.

 

To debug PHP I use Zend Studio (PHP is powered by Zend). I personally hate debuging PHP (got a little too used to Microsoft's .NET's way of doing things)

 

Also remember to download English Language pack with EasyPHP.

[ozcsys]

You can find a good set of install instructions for easy php HERE

 

To move your site you can follow the steps found HERE

[ukphoneguy]

Thanx for the help & info, really appreciated.

 

rgd's

 

ukphoneguy

[ukphoneguy]

Worked a treat.

Had to alter configure.php with

 

define('STORE_SESSIONS', 'mysql');

 

alter the permissions on a couple of folders and add a /tmp dir.

 

But as Dr F said "ITS ALIVE" :D

 

Thanx a zillion guyz

 

UKphoneguy