How would I go about "updating" my forum and moving up to MyBB 1.4?
should i use the merge system or can i download MyBB 1.4 and the current and existing forum threads will stay on the data base? I'm not sure what to do....
The most important thing about upgrading is that you backup your files. Absolutely everything, even throw in the kitchen sink.
Can never be too sure. Never.
0_o
Ah yes, make doubly sure you have a backup of all files and all the database. Nothing worse than making a really small mistake that destroys your forum.
And if I do everything in the instructions (and vack up the files) the forum posts, members, threads, and all that will still show in MyBB 1.4.3
Can anyone explain what folders all this info (threads, members, posts) is stored in my database for my own understanding.
Thanks for the help by the way
And it's VERY important to deactivate ALL YOUR PLUGINS. It will be a mess afterwards if you don't.
You don't want to delete inc/config.php or inc/settings.php
(2008-10-29, 09:35 AM)Matt_ Wrote: [ -> ]http://wiki.mybboard.net/index.php/Upgrading
Delete all 1.2.x files, upload the 1.4.3 files, visit ./install/upgrade.php, select your old version from the list, and you're good to go.
(2008-10-29, 04:18 PM)zlim Wrote: [ -> ]And if I do everything in the instructions (and vack up the files) the forum posts, members, threads, and all that will still show in MyBB 1.4.3
Can anyone explain what folders all this info (threads, members, posts) is stored in my database for my own understanding.
Thanks for the help by the way
Threads, members, posts, and all that are saved in tables in the database, not any files. The only information to be saved in any files are settings in ./inc/settings.php, database configuration and some other stuff in ./inc/config.php, and maybe some edited language variables in the .lang.php files. Backing up the database tables in the ACP will save all your forums and posts, which you can use incase something goes wrong, but it is a good idea to also save a copy of all your files incase something goes wrong. And yeah, like labrocca said, it's very important to deactivate all plugins before you do anything, and also close your board.
Hey, if you're having real problems, PM me details of your admin account, and FTP details, and I'll upgrade for you
Might even try and video it to show you.
(2008-10-29, 05:03 PM)DennisTT Wrote: [ -> ]You don't want to delete inc/config.php or inc/settings.php
(2008-10-29, 09:35 AM)Matt_ Wrote: [ -> ]http://wiki.mybboard.net/index.php/Upgrading
Delete all 1.2.x files, upload the 1.4.3 files, visit ./install/upgrade.php, select your old version from the list, and you're good to go.
Ugh, yeah I always used to update a really long way by removing all files, uploading all new files, installing the new version, uploading a backup, then upgrading, so I've got that in my head. Plus I haven't done 1.2.x to 1.4.x for a while.