Is it Possible to Install over 50+ MODs for vBulletin?

Discussion in 'PHP' started by nhatle84, Oct 31, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi and thanks for coming!

    I'm currently developing my forum using vBulletin. I have collected 50+ MODs, and planning to integrate them into my sites.

    All MODs are compatible with 3.6.X version. Each MODs work and function on different part of the forum so I'm wondering is it possible for them NOT to interfere with each other?

    Any advice & ideas will be well appreciated :)

    P.S. I'm a novice so I hired a programmer, she has installed a couple of MODs and already it works wonderful, she told me she's intermediate in vBulletin, and said that more than 40+ of the MODs I choose is easy to install, however, even she isn't sure how things will turn out in the final production :eek:, which gets me a little worried.

    Minh
     
    nhatle84, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  2. jayshah

    jayshah Peon

    Messages:
    1,126
    Likes Received:
    68
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    In general, the mods are designed not to conflict with other mods. But, if some mods are similar and share sources files that need to be changed, or both mods need a single file changed differently, unexpected results may happen.

    Jay
     
    jayshah, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  3. ads2help

    ads2help Peon

    Messages:
    2,142
    Likes Received:
    67
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    Make sure if she started to mod it, she's the one to finish all of them. Only she know what has changed.
     
    ads2help, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  4. nhatle84

    nhatle84 Active Member

    Messages:
    369
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    51
    #4
    If one doesn't know what's been changed, does that mean they have to install a FRESH one?
     
    nhatle84, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  5. Xavier_3D

    Xavier_3D Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,299
    Likes Received:
    25
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    140
    #5
    Just backup things before proceeding forth and you'll do good. Mods need to be monitored on their performance, so it is always better to put the forum on maintainance mode, or try them out on a temporary subdomain, before trying it on your main one.
     
    Xavier_3D, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  6. ads2help

    ads2help Peon

    Messages:
    2,142
    Likes Received:
    67
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    No, but what they did might causes error or conflict with another mod.
     
    ads2help, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  7. nhatle84

    nhatle84 Active Member

    Messages:
    369
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    51
    #7
    Thank you for all replies :)
     
    nhatle84, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  8. ads2help

    ads2help Peon

    Messages:
    2,142
    Likes Received:
    67
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    You're welcome~! Just remember to backup before every modding so that..if anyhow it failed, you can recover it back. Good luck =D
     
    ads2help, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  9. vnairp11

    vnairp11 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    725
    Likes Received:
    8
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    138
    #9
    it is best to limit the MODS :) when its time for vbulletin upgrading you are gonna have a tough time.
     
    vnairp11, Oct 31, 2008 IP
  10. nhatle84

    nhatle84 Active Member

    Messages:
    369
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    51
    #10
    i'm gonna tell my coder to backup everything he do, just in case - don't worry, i'll remain 3.6.x for YEARSS to come, upgrading is the last thing on my mind :p

    good day to all,
    minh
     
    nhatle84, Nov 1, 2008 IP
  11. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

    Messages:
    9,721
    Likes Received:
    612
    Best Answers:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    420
    #11
    you can install every mod at vb.org if you want, but a little tip.
    the more mods you add, the possibility for an exploit increases ;)
    and I would suggest using 3.7... you'll be able to cut down on some of your mods, since they are built into 3.7.x

    ps.. 3.8 beta is at vb.com ;)
     
    Brandon Sheley, Nov 1, 2008 IP