scferg Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I haven't been able to upload anything via FTP to my site. I asked my host why it is, and they said it was because my server was full. So they said they are going to move me to a another server. They said I need to backup everything (duh), which I have. I downloaded my whole site (which took about 5 hours - 6,213 files, 314 folders). I've also backed up my forum and news system. I've never moved my site, so what else do I need to do -- if anything? They are moving my site, but I've backed everything up just to be safe. I'm also wondering if I need to backup my databases...if I do, please let me know how, I've never done it before. I use phpmyadmin, so any suggestions would be great. Thanks Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/90400-things-to-do-before-moving-servers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerRobot Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I haven't been able to upload anything via FTP to my site. I asked my host why it is, and they said it was because my server was full. So they said they are going to move me to a another server. They said I need to backup everything (duh), which I have. I downloaded my whole site (which took about 5 hours - 6,213 files, 314 folders). I've also backed up my forum and news system. I've never moved my site, so what else do I need to do -- if anything? They are moving my site, but I've backed everything up just to be safe. I'm also wondering if I need to backup my databases...if I do, please let me know how, I've never done it before. I use phpmyadmin, so any suggestions would be great. Thanks Yes, definitely back up your databases too. It's very straightforward with phpMyAdmin. When you log in, one of the options on the main screen is export. If you click that, you can save a copy of all your databases. If you select all of the databaes you can do it all in one go. And dont forget to check the 'save to file' option down the bottom. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/90400-things-to-do-before-moving-servers/#findComment-463465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scferg Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Here are my options: (radio buttons) - Structure only - Structure and data - Data only - Export to XML format - LaTeX (check boxes) - Add 'drop table' - Complete inserts - Extended inserts - Enclose table and field names with backquotes - Save as file ( "zipped" "gzipped" ) What should I do? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/90400-things-to-do-before-moving-servers/#findComment-463472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooney Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 You want Structure and data and Add drop table, complete inserts, and enclose table and field names with backquotes just to be safe. That's what I would do. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/90400-things-to-do-before-moving-servers/#findComment-463626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scferg Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Ok, got it. Anything else? I'm getting ready to contact my host to tell them to start the move. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/90400-things-to-do-before-moving-servers/#findComment-464438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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