andytc Posted September 26, 2006 Posted September 26, 2006 Hi Can anyone tell me the correct method for migration to a new server ? Do i need "drop table" and "if not exists" in my DB backup using PHP MYADMIN ? How many files will i need to edit ? is it just config ? I have quite a few mods installed , but the DB is not very large any help will be appreciated before i get started
natewlew Posted September 27, 2006 Posted September 27, 2006 Do i need "drop table" and "if not exists" in my DB backup using PHP MYADMIN ? I don't think you do. As long as your not trying to replace existing tables when you import it into your new database. The only problem I've had is trying to import a database that was backed up using mysql5 into a mysql4. But it can be easily fixed. How many files will i need to edit ? is it just config ? Just 2. /admin/includes/configure.php and /includes/configure.php Other great Open Source (Free) programs: (Free as in free speech not free beer) The Gimp - An image program. | Firefox - All you have to do is add the Web Developer add-on to make this web browser complete. | FileZilla - An ftp program. | Inkscape - A good program to create images with. | Thunderbird - An email program. | Openoffice.org - An office suite that is compatible with MS Office. | Abiword - Another office suite. | Audacity - A sound recording tool. | ddp's Picks | Wordpress - An easy to use blogging software. | Joomla - An easy to use CMS that has ecommerce plug-ins. | Drupal - Another CMS How do I find these programs? Google Search!
andytc Posted September 27, 2006 Author Posted September 27, 2006 Ok thanks. One other question. Will I be able to migrate my existing install on a linux server to windows based server ?
natewlew Posted September 27, 2006 Posted September 27, 2006 I'm sure you can. You'll just have to deal with different paths in your config files. The best way to do that is to do a test install on your new server with a default OSC then you can take a look at your paths in the configure files. Other great Open Source (Free) programs: (Free as in free speech not free beer) The Gimp - An image program. | Firefox - All you have to do is add the Web Developer add-on to make this web browser complete. | FileZilla - An ftp program. | Inkscape - A good program to create images with. | Thunderbird - An email program. | Openoffice.org - An office suite that is compatible with MS Office. | Abiword - Another office suite. | Audacity - A sound recording tool. | ddp's Picks | Wordpress - An easy to use blogging software. | Joomla - An easy to use CMS that has ecommerce plug-ins. | Drupal - Another CMS How do I find these programs? Google Search!
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