beg for help---3rd time post

[simeonfeng]

I have posted yesterday, but no any reply. Seems either the question is too easy or too troublesome, anyway no reply. I figured out with my remote hosting support some things. I still have the following questions hope any of the guru here can help.

I have built a complete store on my localhost, using phpMyAdmin to create the database. Now I need to migrate this store to the real remote host. In the new remote host, there is a control panel which can create database and install oscommerce.

 

Do I need to create database and install oscommerce at that remote host again? Or I can simply upload via FTP to the remote host and change somewhere parameters will do?

For both cases, please help to explain in detail. I beg for all your helps.

[jpool]

Hi:

 

well you should, create the daabase in the remote server.

Get a backup copy of the data you have in your localhost

and then import this copy (probably using phmyAdmin o similar as offered in nearly all hosting companies) to the remote database

if you want to transfer you current shop as it is, you can ftp it

but you will need to modify the files

catalog/includes/configure.php

catalog/admin/includes/configure.php

 

to apropriate values, there are many threads explaining how to set up configure php so have a look

 

i hope this helps

 

jo

[simeonfeng]

Hi:

 

well you should, create the daabase in the remote server.

Get a backup copy of the data you have in your localhost

and then import this copy (probably using phmyAdmin o similar as offered in nearly all hosting companies) to the remote database

if you want to transfer you current shop as it is, you can ftp it

but you will need to modify the files

catalog/includes/configure.php

catalog/admin/includes/configure.php

 

to apropriate values, there are many threads explaining how to set up configure php so have a look

 

i hope this helps

 

jo

It is definitely helpful.

But, does you mean to do the following:

1. backup my database at my localhost.

2. create a new database at my remote host.

3. transfer the backed database to the new one by phpmyadmin.

(the doubtful point)

Do I need to do the following after I've done 1~3, or I can alternatively just do the following without the step 1~3.

4. ftp my whole catalog to the remote site.

5. Edit the config php files.

 

Thanks in advance.

[wheeloftime]

It is definitely helpful.

But, does you mean to do the following:

1. backup my database at my localhost.

2. create a new database at my remote host.

3. transfer the backed database to the new one by phpmyadmin.

(the doubtful point)

Do I need to do the following after I've done 1~3, or I can alternatively just do the following without the step 1~3.

4. ftp my whole catalog to the remote site.

5. Edit the config php files.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

You should think about it this way:

1) You have a database with all information for your products, orders, customers etc.

2) You have a lot of files which together 'build' your admin and shop (which will look like an empty warehouse to the outside world without 1) )

 

Both are seperate things but equal important as one will not go without the other.

That said; step 1-3 as described to you are really neccessary just as much as step 4 and 5.

[simeonfeng]

You should think about it this way:

1) You have a database with all information for your products, orders, customers etc.

2) You have a lot of files which together 'build' your admin and shop (which will look like an empty warehouse to the outside world without 1) )

 

Both are seperate things but equal important as one will not go without the other.

That said; step 1-3 as described to you are really neccessary just as much as step 4 and 5.

That is so much clear to me now. Thanks so much,