ken0306 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am want to change my shopping cart system to OSC. However, I can't install the OSC under the current server because current web server is under window server. The old website has been out there for about few years, there are about 1000 people visit the site every day. so what is the best options for me do in order to change the shopping system to OSC ? What I can think about is Option 1. using another domain and keep the current site running, and redirect the traffic to the new website for 3 months. close the old site after 3 months Option 2. Close the current website, for few days and transfer the domain to other server and reopen it. Please give me some suggestions, and what people normally do when they want to change the web server. thank you ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Changing the domain name would be a mistake, unless you don't want the new site associated with it. All you need do is open your new hosting account while keeping the old one active. Copy your files and database to the new server and setup the shop. It can be tested with the IP. Once it is all setup, tansfer your domain name from the old server to the new. Web surfers will never know the site has been moved. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken0306 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Changing the domain name would be a mistake, unless you don't want the new site associated with it. All you need do is open your new hosting account while keeping the old one active. Copy your files and database to the new server and setup the shop. It can be tested with the IP. Once it is all setup, tansfer your domain name from the old server to the new. Web surfers will never know the site has been moved. Jack Thank you for your reply Jack What about the ssl setup, can I setup the ssl without move the domain first? (sorry, I don't know much knowledge in ssl issues.) ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you have a private ssl certificate, you just need the files for it. It can then be installed on the new server. It won't work until the domain name is re-pointed but that is not a problem. Your new host should be helping you with this, as well as the move. If they aren't, then you may want to consider a different, new host. Jack Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken0306 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you have a private ssl certificate, you just need the files for it. It can then be installed on the new server. It won't work until the domain name is re-pointed but that is not a problem. Your new host should be helping you with this, as well as the move. If they aren't, then you may want to consider a different, new host. Jack thank you for your information, it really help. ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsayanng Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I agree with Jack.. if your NEW host isnt trying to make your move to them as easy as possible, you REALLY should get a new host.. I mean, you want someone who wants your business right?> I have sucessfully moved TWO websites that were live frm one server to another.. the only issue i had with one was loosing emails, but i got them back A great place for newbies to start Road Map to oscommerce File Structure DO NOT PM ME FOR HELP. My time is valuable, unless i ask you to PM me, please dont. You will get better help if you post publicly. I am not as good at this as you think anyways! HOWEVER, you can visit my blog (go to my profile to see it) and post a question there, i will find time to get back and answer you Proud Memeber of the CODE BREAKERS CLUB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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