Moving a forum

Kaky · Post by **Kaky** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:36 pm

Hi everyone i just wanted to know if it could be possible to move a complete forum from an free host to a totaly new host with a diferent domain (can all the posts and pics be saved also and the user accounts????)????
Every bit of help apreciated

Lixas · Post by **Lixas** » Thu May 25, 2006 7:16 am

Yes, the answer to your question are yes.
here http://www.smokyhosts.com/forums/viewto ... 2201#21609 i have written about software. Using it you can transfer (have the same copy) to other host. And other way, that will realy be ok if you forum is in english- mysql dump files.
If in both hosts you have mysql (better the same version) you can use second way. If you will need more information post here what you need and all members (and also me) will tru to try to help you.
I have one more suggestion. If you trust in me, i can help you- i can transfer DB with a software. If you need that and you trust in me, contack me via PM and we will discuss what you should do that i could transfer the db information

Ky · Post by Ky » Thu May 25, 2006 8:24 am

There is an easier way to get near 100% compatability between sql migration. I've done this countless time the wrong way before getting it right. First off how large is your forum, if it's really large think about breaking up the sql dump into 2-3 parts. If it's vBulletin then you will need to make 3 parts. One sql file for everything before the phrase table, one sql for the phrase table itself, and another sql for everything after the phrase table.

Now before making each sql file remember to uncheck everything except "structure, data, and save as file" on the right side of the SQL tab. **** go to make each file.

As for the pictures they are saved when you backup your file directory from a ftp client. I just copy and paste back into my local copy.

Well this is a lot easier, but I hope this or the other way works for you.

Kaky · Post by **Kaky** » Thu May 25, 2006 1:04 pm

If you trust in me, i can help you- i can transfer DB with a software. If you need that and you trust in me, contack me via PM and we will discuss what you should do that i could transfer the db information

Yes man i trust you and i beleieve in your expertese and will contact you when it will be needed , it is an invisions free power board and it is not mine but a forum of my friend that has a forum about ferrets and bought a domain and hosting and is thinkin of movin but until her page goes up she will not be wanting to move the forum and forum is aprox 16 MB in size.

Freedom Fighter · Post by **Freedom Fighter** » Thu May 25, 2006 2:02 pm

Small? haha Tho I never knew this was possible but Im pretty sure I cant move forums from an Ipb to a e107 can I?

Kaky · Post by **Kaky** » Thu May 25, 2006 2:26 pm

Freedom Fighter wrote:Small? haha

Do not get you ?!?! :lol: :?

mohumben · Post by **mohumben** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:06 pm

Basic Instructions:

1. Dump MySQL data.
2. Copy all files.
3. Restore MySQL data.
4. Change settings on files according to the new set-up.

jeremy90 · Post by **jeremy90** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:36 am

mohumben wrote:Basic Instructions:

1. Dump MySQL data.
2. Copy all files.
3. Restore MySQL data.
4. Change settings on files according to the new set-up.

and don't forget to copy the folders and files

Lixas · Post by **Lixas** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 4:39 pm

Kaky wrote:Yes man i trust you and i beleieve in your expertese and will contact you when it will be needed , it is an invisions free power board and it is not mine but a forum of my friend that has a forum about ferrets and bought a domain and hosting and is thinkin of movin but until her page goes up she will not be wanting to move the forum and forum is aprox 16 MB in size.

Ok, i'm here and i can help you, if you still need that. PM me and we will discuss all details

By the way- files are allways easiest to transfer, mostly all problems are with DB migration

Topic is locked, because here is all possible ways to transfer DB from one host to another