As title states, I need to upgrade forums to the newest version of mybb. What is the best way to accomplish this? I really only want the users and posts to transfer since most plugins are not compatible with 1.8. Any help is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I will be installing first on local client using Wamp and then if all is good transfer back to host. What steps would I use to accomplish this also.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
The best thing is to install on WAMP, switch off all plugins and see if your board still works
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Then, run the upgrade process on WAMP. It should just upgrade.
If that works, then you can do the same on the live board. As long as you have a good backup of the database and attachments/avatars you should be fine.
If most of the old plugins are not compatible with 1.8 are there directories I should leave out of the back up? Would hate to clutter up a new install with old out dated and not needed files. Really only need to keep users and posts/forums. Which directories should I keep and which are not needed?
also can I upgrade from 1.6.9 to the newest mybb without issues?
I am working on it. I am doing experiments on localhost for perfect upgrade without any issue.
I will give your stepwise method.
Thanks. I look forward to it. Doing this as a favor so I really don't want to mess it up.