Hi all,
I have smf 1.1.2 and TP 9.7.1 (thanks to G6 :-*)
I would like to konw what the difference is in TP9.7.1 and the new version aswell as the difficulty in upgrading it?
Thanks
You have asked a very open question, too open to give any answer but have a read of threads with 1.1.2 and 0.9.8.3 in them
;)
Here a topic about the new version of TP. You don't have to unstall the old version of TP off of your forum.
http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?topic=14233.0 <---- Read about the new version of TP. :)
Is it really worth the effort? I have had so much trouble in the past and have had G6 bail me out of some serious trouble before.
Rather not go there again any time soon :/
I would love it if the auto install would work 100%, but then again its wishfull thinking i guess.
If you make a backup then you should have no worries. If something screws up, then you can just restore from the backup you made and all should be well. But that is up to you.
I think do what IchBin told you to do but it's still up to you.
Do a FULL backup. Do a back on your forum and database to be safe.
Thanks for the advice. I am currently doing a pilot where i have created a SMF server on a PC that is offline, I will be doing tests and mod changes on this server, has made me a bit calmer to actually try work with smf mods etc.
Many thanks
Your most welcome.
I wish you good luck with your new sever and have fun too.
Any idea where i would find a comprehensive guide on how to backup the Forum including SQL and tables etc? Also how to restore?
Have found a bunch of things but nothing conclusive.
Here I found this Saving/Restoring, and Moving SMF From a Host to Another
Link is below here
http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?board=83.0;sort=subject
I hope this help you some.
Hrm, As i have a very limited knowledge about sql i dont seem to grasp it completly, As well as others there, (read comments). This is something i have been wondering, SMF seems to be revolved around people that konw SQL, DB, PHP, etc. For those of us trying to learn it and still run a forum its extremly difficult when we get a doc that isnt clear in plain english, Lucky for me i have an understanding but still, Its nice to be able to just read something without having to figure what decypher to use onthe english that was writen ;)
Alright, I will break it down for you about saveing your forum and database.
In your cpanel you will see back up
Here a pic what it's look like
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After you hit back up it will bring you up to this screen
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You will see Full backups'
Here a pic I put something around what you needed to do
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Note I put Hit this because you need to hit that in your cpanel.
Plus you can do a backup on your forum too.
Go under Forum Maintenance on your forum.
You will see Forum Maintenance - Backup Database
Check the box and hit download.
This backup will save on your sever
Erm... Using phpmyadmin? instead of Cpanel. Soz :/
Hrm also what is the procedure to restore once you have done a full backup. Lets say i do the backup off phpmyadmin which i assume someone will show me how to?
How does one get the tables and the forum to its original state?
I'm sorry, I don't know how to use php my admin.
The full back up will save everything on your forum and your database
I found this info about phpmyadmin in my cpanel
Quote6.4 How can I backup my database or table?
Click on a database or table name in the left frame, the properties will be displayed. Then on the menu, click "Export", you can dump the structure, the data, or both. This will generate standard SQL statements that can be used to recreate your database/table.
You will need to choose "Save as file", so that phpMyAdmin can transmit the resulting dump to your station. Depending on your PHP configuration, you will see options to compress the dump. See also the $cfg['ExecTimeLimit'] configuration variable.
6.5 How can I restore (upload) my database or table using a dump? How can I run a ".sql" file?
Click on a database name in the left frame, the properties will be displayed. Select "Import" from the list of tabs in the rightââ,¬â€œhand frame (or "SQL" if your phpMyAdmin version is older than 2.7.0). In the "Location of the text file" section, type in the path to your dump filename, or use the Browse button. Then click Go.
With version 2.7.0, the import engine has been reââ,¬â€œwritten, if possible it is suggested that you upgrade to take advantage of the new features.
For additional help on this subject, look for the word "upload" in this document.
Edit
Here is the home page of phpmyadmin link is below
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/index.php
WOW, firstly i would like to express my appriciation and commend you on your helpfulness!
Many thanks ill look into it and see if i can figure it out.
So just to confirm i would manually backup the whole forum (directories etc) and then export the SQL databases, to have the ability to bring it back to how it was before a mod?
Am i correct in stating that?
Thank you for that kind comment about me. And Your most welcome too.
Yes, It's will save anything on your forum and everything in your database. If you have mod's, code's or everything it's will save in the full back up.
All the best luck with figuer the php my admin.
Edit --
So far you are correct about that. Yes, It's will save anything in your cpanel, database's and forum's
k kewl.... i suggest the mods/admins make this a sticky for those that need to know how to do it from beginning to end as we have covered pretty much everything here.
Thanks again :)
Its been covered a 100 times before. A quick search would have shown you this snoopy_inc. :)
Your most welcome. :)
Wish you all the best luck.
Ichbin, I did do a search and found erratic responses of the threads with mixed up stuff about how when why and who, Was just stating that if it was a sticky would make life easier for people to find and baring in mind that it is kind of a important thread, Just thought it would help others.