Moving servers

Regular Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 62

alright guys.

just a quick one for you.

im going to be moving servers shortly and i would just like to ask what files i need from the server

obviously i need to dump mysql files but what folders do i need to take - and then edit if any.

do i just download and then upload the public_html folder or is there anything else that i need.

i have read a guide but it makes little or no sense to me.

if someone could explain simply what it is i actually do i would be most greatful

thanks

RavenLife

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:05 pm

i would download all the contents of the public_html folder that are added after ur initial signup...then i would export ur database.

i would upload all the contents i download into ur ftp

then make a database and set it up exactly as u would starting a new nuke.

Some will say to make a backup via c-panel.....i have found this to be unreliable and more trouble then its worth.

my opinion though...others here know far more then i.

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:08 pm

So you mean a new sql database - that isnt an option - my users are the most important thing,

the rest i will do

thank you for your very speedy response and thanks for the help

RavenLife

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:10 pm

yes a new database...ohh im sorry i forgot to say once u get the database made...insert the export from ur old database....it will make ur site look exactly as it did be4.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:11 pm

ahh

now that makes more sense

thanks again.

i will get to work on it straight away.

thank you again.

RavenLife

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:15 pm

registered · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:32 pm

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Some will say to make a backup via c-panel.....i have found this to be unreliable and more trouble then its worth.

Funny thing is that I have found this also to be the case. A real shame because I really like the concept. I end up getting files with funny extensions on them, and so, they end up being "not found"... Sad

Good advice again their Mr. Darklord Sir. <-- there, is that better? Wink

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:01 pm

D, dark anything u like montego

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weird....i used that backup function 3 or 4 times now and worked perfectly...

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:46 pm

You must have an excellent host or own your own server and have "control"... Laughing

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:11 am

well monty...im on top quality stuff,i pay for that.... Sad

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:30 am

well, "hit", you must be independently wealthy then... ROTFL

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:01 am

no....im not but i made my choices...
i pay (in us dollars) about 60 per month.
with that im also on the fastest carriers in amsterdam.
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