Moving VBulletin to another server

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by virulent, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have a small VBulletin project I've been working on, and I've searched several times and cannot find a way to move my Vbulletin forum to a new host. :confused: I Have Cpanel but I do not have Shell/Telnet access - and the Whole MYSQLDUMP script is way to confusing for me. Any help will be greatly appreciated, and possibly rewarded! :D
     
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  2. sawz

    sawz Prominent Member

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    i like rewards. :D

    define small please.
    whats the db size?
     
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    virulent Well-Known Member

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    Well I have about 160 posts or threads, and 22 users... so very small I'm guessing.
     
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    Nigel Lew Notable Member

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    If you are stumped I would get someone to do it for you. Its a 10 minutes procedure at best.

    Make an sql backup with cpanel(phpmyadmin)by clicking on phpmyadmin>select db>click export>choose sql>copy info into notepad >>

    download the directory containing VB via ftp.

    Upload said directory>recreate the db using the same information>change config file and perhaps your .htaccess's base url.

    hope that helps,
    Nigel
     
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  5. virulent

    virulent Well-Known Member

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    Ok my new host uses 'DirectAdmin v1.31.5' and my old host uses 'Cpanel' and well i downloaded the database in .gz format using the export feature. But the DirectAdmin panel only allows maximum 10mb uploads via browser, and my database is 12mb. I tried uploading the database via FTP in public_html but it's not showing up under the Select database drop down menu.. ? Any ideas?
     
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    sawz Prominent Member

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    put that db in its own folder and get bigdump.
    put bigdump.php in with the database file.
    create a database, user and password. edit the variables in bigdump
    then call it up in a browser. hope that helps.
     
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    Got it all taken care of, thanks!
     
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