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how to move php sqlserver based from one host to another? is it recomemded?

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by Devaguptam, May 19, 2011.

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    how to move php sqlserver based from one host to another? is it recomemded?

    my website is going down sometime or responding slowly. its on gdaddy.

    i am thinking of moving to a indian local ebhosting comp.

    So is it safe to move website on php ans sql server . how to do it?
     
    Devaguptam, May 19, 2011 IP
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    WSWD Well-Known Member

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    Yes, it is perfectly safe. Assuming you are using a control panel at Godaddy (cPanel?), most new hosts will transfer your site for free.
     
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    Yes, it is quite simple to. Just copy over the php files to the new server. Also, use phpmyadmin to export the sql files from your GoDaddy server then you can import it into your new host.

    Depending on what software you use, sometimes you will need to fix a bit, but mostly, php is generally quite portable. An example having to tweak it would be WordPress because it has a path to where the media files are stored and switching hosts would require a reconfiguration of that setting.
     
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    pradimani Active Member

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    It would be so easy to transfer if you have a cpanel hosting. But its fine to transfer manually.
     
    pradimani, May 20, 2011 IP
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    This is PERFECTLY SAFE! And SOME hosting providers (like me) will even upload/ and setup the SQL database for you, as long as you have the SQL backup to provide. :) PM me if you need help.
     
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    Security does not matter in moving a site.

    To move, I would prefer below steps:
    1. Take backup of web files.
    2. Take backup of SQL database. ( You need to check the current database connection string and note database name, user and password.)
    3. Now, restore backup containing files at new server.
    4. Create database at new server with exactly same name, user and password you noted from connection string and restore its backup there.
    5. Now, change the DNS to new provider's/server.
    6. Do not forget to turn web off on GoDaddy, so all traffic is pointed to new server only.

    I hope it helps. Best of Luck!
     
    serversea, May 20, 2011 IP