Transfer on a new server

[LittleAnn]

Hi,

 

I have had an Oscommerce store for a past two years. I love it. I had www.siteground.com copy over my files. Would I need to install Oscommerce to my new server so that my store files work?? The person that designed this site for me would not respond nor has given me a copy of the website that I paid for.

 

I would appreciate it if someone could help me.

 

LittleAnn

[natewlew]

I you have ftp access to the server that your store is on now you can download the files. You can also do a backup of the store database from within the admin section.

[LittleAnn]

So if I install the Oscommerce on my new server, my old store files will work?? I do have access to the new server and can do it immediately.

 

Here's a little background: I had this website and admin/store custom designed for me. The person is under investigation and probably will not be in business too much longer. I had www.siteground.com make copies of the files for me. In my old FTP area I did not have access to "Back up" my files - it was grayed out (unavailable). In my old admin/store, I did not have access to "back up" data. www.siteground.com was still able to copy to files over to the new website. Thank God!!! I forwarded the domain to the new server - I can now see it on the web. The administrative/shop needs to I guess have me install the Oscommerce in order to have the files work.

 

I think I'm right. I just need to comfirm this information with someone before I proceeded. FYI - I still have access to my old server.

 

I truly appreciate your help. I wish I didn't have to worry about this. I guess I'm a little nervious.

[natewlew]

Did they make a backup of your database? You do need a backup of the database. If you have access to a program like phpmyadmin you can do a backup from that.