How To Upgrade From phpBB to vBulletin?

I'm getting ready to embark on my first upgrade from phpBB to vBulletin. I've backed up everything, deleted the old files (other than the database) and have uploaded vBulletin. What now? What do I do with impex? Do I install vBulletin, get in running, then import? A rough step-by-step would be cool.

 

I just did this ( www.mp2kmag.com/mappoint/discussion to www.mapforums.com ) so I should be able to help you.

First buy your vBulletin license and get that bit straightened away.

Now, install vBulletin at the new place whether on the same server or not.

Next install Impex.

If you are going to a new server, you will need to copy over the mySQL database, for me it was big I guess and this was not trivial, my target ISP had to do the load for me.

Run the Impex stuff.

The great thing is that you have support. If you get throttled into a corner, you can probably figure it out, but what if you want help?

Configure and make your new forums cool

Eric

 

That's what I thought (waiting for files to finish uploading). Thanks.

 

Will take a lot of patience goodluck! It took me almost a day...And of course make sure you have ALL the backups of everything...

 

Back up everything and back up your back ups mate

It is really easy but just take your time and think ahead / read the instructions

Looking forward to seeing your new post