How to unpack a .tar file?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by v12kid, May 4, 2006.

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    I have a backup of a website I retrieved and now need to install it on another server.

    After I upload the .tar file how do I unpack it on the server?

    once unpacked will it automatically install the db's into sql as well?

    Also I just dl'ed WINSCP3 so if anyone can explain using this software i'd appreciate it, if not a generic answer will work :)

    thanks for helping this newbie out :)
     
    v12kid, May 4, 2006 IP
  2. theblight

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    WinSCP is another kind of File Transfer Application that uses SFTP or Secure File transfer.

    Better yet request for a shell so that you can use the shell command to decompress:

    tar xvf backup.file

    else your only choice is to decompress it with winrar or any unpacking with your known software locally and uploading it to your new server.

    About the sql. since it is on it's file form:

    1. create a blank database on your control panel
    2. Execute your sql files

    Then your all set up. Then tweaks for the needed things to be fixed.

    Hope it Helps :cool:
     
    theblight, May 5, 2006 IP