That's me to a tee Phil, it's all double dutch to me too. :o :D

Good job Junior is a none too shabby web designer.

Just as a back up, I do have a dedicated domain name already registered.

Might be a good idea if you are agreeable Ronnie to have some info on all and sundry if it goes boobs skywards.

you may be old but no fool .:p

That was the noddy version....

The more ( nearly accurate version ) assuming a linux host.


cd /srv/www/sitename
mysqldump sitedatabase > sitedatabase.sql
cd ..
tar cvzf site.tgz sitename
scp site.tgz user@newhostserver:/srv/www
ssh newhostserver
cd /srv/www
tar xvcf site.tgz
cd sitename
mysql
>create database sitedatabse;
>exit;
mysql -d sitedatabase < sitedatabase.sql



Then just make sure the DNS is set, and that the webserver knows how to handle the virtual server you have just created.

With a fair wind, no hicups, and a does of luck...

Could be a 5 minuet job...

but it usualy has no wind, rampent hicups and dose of pain...




But that's assuming you have access to the server to run the commands to export the site.


Long time since I have moved a forum, but it's no different to shifting other databased sites.

TT

See , I even made a mistake there that would cause the new site to fail.. Darn typograpucal eroros

TT

I promise not to say what I really think and wont put my foot in it. Probably end up with odd job instead of mr H:)

Bob

i spoke to haynes IT the other day and they are looking at upgrading the forum software to a newer version so unfortunately i guess its just a case of waiting for the purchase order for the newer software to be signed off by haynes management so IT can go out and buy the software and install it.

The Truth Is Out There :confused:

That reads like when and if they look at upgrading the software at some point there may or may not be a purchase order for the management to may or may not sign off.

HMMMM fudge comes to mind so I will still make the call.

Bob

Being kept in the dark = Total disrespect, not good :(

Oh no the spammers are here again:eek: :D