DarrenDunnage Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I have until now been working on my live site making changes to files - very dangerous !!! anyway the time has come for me to stop this before i do damage.. what does everyone else do ?? i am assuming i have to load the website onto my hard disk make the changes test the site and then up load again to my hosting ?? Say i make changes and then upload in a months time, will it mean i have lost all my customer information in that month ?? could someone give me some guidance please on how i can change my site without risking it all ?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 There are two options: create a sub-directory in your hosting account and use that to test or install a mini-server on your computer using a package like EasyPHP or XAmpp (as well as others). The latter is probably the best option since you will always have a good copy on your computer for backup. Things like customer information will not be lost since that is in the database, which is different than your files. You will need your own copy of the database in either scenario and any changes you make to it will need to be made to the live one, if you want to keep them. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenDunnage Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Thanks, Its just every time i add a contribution nothing seems to go to plan !! I am trying to get the links manager on at the mo and that just keeps coming up with errors !! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenDunnage Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 I have downloaded and installed Xampp thanks also i have downloaded osc, now how do i install ?? Everthing i seem to find is for an online install or i what i try does not work !! Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥FWR Media Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I have downloaded and installed Xampp thanks also i have downloaded osc, now how do i install ?? Everthing i seem to find is for an online install or i what i try does not work !! Thanks Darren Just place the oscommerce files in the htdocs folder. Ultimate SEO Urls 5 PRO - Multi Language Modern, Powerful SEO Urls KissMT Dynamic SEO Meta & Canonical Header Tags KissER Error Handling and Debugging KissIT Image Thumbnailer Security Pro - Querystring protection against hackers ( a KISS contribution ) If you found my post useful please click the "Like This" button to the right. Please only PM me for paid work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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