how i can copy my website

[thequteguy]

hey

 

i have a website (oscommerce) and i wanted another site just like it (except the name) how can i copy it without using the fisrt site database.?

any help?

 

thanx

[edski]

get another hosting account, set up oscommerce then copy all your php files over the top of that install.

 

i think thats a nice easy way.

[thequteguy]

get another hosting account, set up oscommerce then copy all your php files over the top of that install.

 

i think thats a nice easy way.

what about mysql . what do i need to change?

[Guest]

If both the old and new hosting use cPanel, often they can copy everything for you. Otherwise, use the osC Admin or phpMyAdmin to backup the database.

 

Then, on the new site, create a new database in the control panel. Create a new user for that database. Open up phpMyAdmin and import the data from your old database.

 

Then you need to adjust your catalog/includes/configure.php and catalog/admin/includes/configure.php files to account for the new hosting service and database info.

 

Many hosting companies will import your old data to your new database for you at no charge.

 

-jared

[maineus]

Mirror sites don't do to well.