Im going to buy a hosting package from dreamhosting. Im planning on starting a network. I have a site on another server which i would like to transfer to my new server. This site HAs several mysql databass including one for game reviews and one for a SMF forum. Is there a way i can transfer these databases to my new server, preferably using cpanel : ) Help would be very much appericiated!
Yes, the easiest way would be to use phpMyAdmin to export the DB's and then to import into the new DB's... If you would like some assistance, PM me, I would be more than happy to help.
Hey buddy.. even i want to transfer my vbulletin forum mysql .. ne help wud be appreciated.. I cannot import and export because the database is huge.. about 500mb and there are session time outs.
I can do it for you, but since it will take a little time, would $20 sound fair to you? I will start moving the databases over as soon as payment via PayPal is received.
There is a way for your host to pull your cpanel account from the old server to the new. Most will do it for ya for free. However, I think the other host may need to cooperate. Your old host could do a cpanel backup and let you FTP it home, then FTP it to the new host and ask them to restore it. Good luck.
I agree your new host can do it for you, just tell them that you will need your site transfered before buying any hosting plan.
yeah I am also looking for help moving a database to dreamhost but its not a forum but a word for word dictionary with search function
If you use the cpanel in the new and old server, than you can transfer it easily. f that is not the case, than ask the shell access for you hosting, than you can transfer so easily with ssh
Actually you do not need shell access. Just login to your cPanel account and select Backup | Backup your site and provide the root from where you want to start a backup. You will be able to download a .tar file Next go to your new server and select the backup option and proceed to Import the .tar file and your site will be restored. Make sure your dependencies (php/perl/etc) libraries are the same on both servers. Give me some green points if this helps you.