Use a database.sql for a new Joomla website?

Hello,

I have a critical question.
I am going to install a Joomla script on my new domain but I would like to use my database.sql from my other website for the new one. I would like to do it because I have many contents in that file and I would have it automatically in the new website.

Is it possible to do that and when yes, how can I do that?

I appreciate for your help.

Thanks,
ameran

 

Make sure the old site is running the same version as the new install. Upgrade it if not.
Set your admin name and admin password the same for both.

Make a note of the mysql version on the new server, then it should be as simple as exporting the old database with the if not add/drop version selections and then importing it to the new database.

If file size is really large you may have to break it into sections and import via query method.

 

You could also look at the backup component at http://www.joomlapack.net/ .

 

That might be a far easier, better choice for you. I have zero experience with joomla so the hard way it the only way I know to share.