Connectivity Issue and Proper Backup of PHP files?

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Wow. I'm getting frustrated here. I'm trying to follow good procedure and backup my PHP files before editing. But due to inexperience and/or a combo of (maybe) non working configured network/user access I'm having a boat load of trouble.

 

I'm using Vista. I have a network connection to my domain. I can access the osCommerce files in my file explorer in Vista. However I cannot paste (after copy) or directly move files into other directories. For example I have a folder named BACKUP_PHP_FILES. I was able to create this folder on the domain. But why can't I move or copy/paste to it??

 

I also have an unrelated picture hosting account that I can log onto and move- copy- delete - no prob. Obviously my network access is working for this connection. So I'm thinking there is something in OSCommerce or maybe my hosting company (GoDADDY) that has added layer of protection?

 

I also use Crimson editor. Sometimes I can log into my domain and open up the files - but trying to back-up (save as backup1-index.php) into the backup folder - no luck.

 

Additionally I have noticed the osCommerce Admin section has a file manager and editor. Is there a way to Save As: "back up" there? I don't see any way. This would save me all this connectivity frustration - as I can edit and save there without problems. But of course I write over the original file before backup - not a good thing. Fianlly I noticed not all the folders show up in the osCommerce file manager. There are more folders/access showing in file explorer in Vista. What gives??

 

 

Anyway, I am curious how others proceed. What is the best and easiest method to back-up and edit PHP files? Any help or tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks, -Will

[chipinaw]

Wow. I'm getting frustrated here. I'm trying to follow good procedure and backup my PHP files before editing. But due to inexperience and/or a combo of (maybe) non working configured network/user access I'm having a boat load of trouble.

 

I'm using Vista. I have a network connection to my domain. I can access the osCommerce files in my file explorer in Vista. However I cannot paste (after copy) or directly move files into other directories. For example I have a folder named BACKUP_PHP_FILES. I was able to create this folder on the domain. But why can't I move or copy/paste to it??

 

I also have an unrelated picture hosting account that I can log onto and move- copy- delete - no prob. Obviously my network access is working for this connection. So I'm thinking there is something in OSCommerce or maybe my hosting company (GoDADDY) that has added layer of protection?

 

I also use Crimson editor. Sometimes I can log into my domain and open up the files - but trying to back-up (save as backup1-index.php) into the backup folder - no luck.

 

Additionally I have noticed the osCommerce Admin section has a file manager and editor. Is there a way to Save As: "back up" there? I don't see any way. This would save me all this connectivity frustration - as I can edit and save there without problems. But of course I write over the original file before backup - not a good thing. Fianlly I noticed not all the folders show up in the osCommerce file manager. There are more folders/access showing in file explorer in Vista. What gives??

 

 

Anyway, I am curious how others proceed. What is the best and easiest method to back-up and edit PHP files? Any help or tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks, -Will

 

 

Are you using an FTP client ? like Filezilla? I make a habit out of copying a file I am going to edit as the original and saving the one I edit with a new name.

chipinaw