How to migrate from 1 server to another

abhilashsnair

I have a Vanilla installaton in one server say forums.domain1.com and i want to migrate it to forum.domain2.com, i did copy files and db but not stable in destination, what all steps i need to do for the same or do you have any guide handy with

vrijvlinder

1.copy backup of database

2.Install Vanilla in the new server make sure all works copy over the plugins and themes you may have used and the uploads folder.

3.Import the database into the new one using the dashboard import button on the panel

4.Run http://yoursite.com/utility/structure put in the name of the new domain of course. Do this while in the dashboard.

Check that all the info was imported properly.

peregrine

@abhilashsnair said:
copied to Indian server still there is a 40 Minutes Lag

this has nothing to do with this discussion.

peregrine

@vrijvlinder said:
Someone needs to change the title of this discussion from mugrate to migrate.. please

I thought he was mug rating not migrating.

vrijvlinder

1.copy backup of database

2.Install Vanilla in the new server make sure all works copy over the plugins and themes you may have used and the uploads folder.

3.Import the database into the new one using the dashboard import button on the panel

4.Run http://yoursite.com/utility/structure put in the name of the new domain of course. Do this while in the dashboard.

Check that all the info was imported properly.

peregrine

@vrijvlinder said: (mostly correct)

1.copy backup of database

2.Install Vanilla in the new server make sure all works copy over the plugins and themes you may have used and the uploads folder.

3.Import the database into the new one using the dashboard import button on the panel

4.Run http://yoursite.com/utility/structure put in the name of the new domain of course. Do this while in the dashboard.

Check that all the info was imported properly.

don't do step 3 that way, it will cause problems

3. Import the database into the new one using the dashboard import button on the panel

no - not a good idea. the dashboard import is used for importing files (creating during forum conversions from other forum software). and should not be used when moving from one vanilla install to another (unless you are using vanilla 1.x)
use this step 3

• 3 the import the backed up copy of database via phpmyadmin or mysql (not via import in dashboard)
• (you may also need to drop all tables on the new vanilla server prior to importing with phpmyadmin).

or copy the exported sql database to your new server and use mysql on the new server.

@abhilashsnair
do you know your version of vanilla? if so why don't you follow the posting suggestions to include it in every one of the discussions you create?

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/26710/why-adding-your-version-is-more-important-than-ever

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/26943/tutorial-how-to-determine-the-version-number-of-vanilla-that-you-are-using-for-your-own-forum

I also added these I am sure they will be useful.

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/18015/how-to-ask-questions-on-the-internet

when-asking-a-question

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/25115/how-to-how-can-a-new-user-better-help-the-community-

and a few other helpful links:

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/23130/forum-post-ettikett-etiquette

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/17954/food-for-thought-forum-etiquette

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/23483/advice-for-all-those-just-starting-out-with-vanilla

troubleshooting tips: http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/20231/how-to-become-somewhat-adept-at-modifying-vanilla-

R_J

I guess you also have to clear the files in /cache

abhilashsnair

copied to Indian server still there is a 40 Minutes Lag

peregrine

@abhilashsnair said:
copied to Indian server still there is a 40 Minutes Lag

this has nothing to do with this discussion.

abhilashsnair

@vrijvlinder i copied full files,data ported to mysql, config/config.php Edited

but utility/structure -> 404 Not found

and URL giving : Something has gone wrong.

Please help

Domain: http://forums.morbits.net

vrijvlinder

post contents of config minus personal info like passwords

post the contents of the htaccess file

enable debug mode add to config $Configuration['Debug'] = TRUE;

post result

abhilashsnair

@‌vrijvlinder

Config.php

<?php if (!defined('APPLICATION')) exit();

// Conversations
$Configuration['Conversations']['Version'] = '2.1';

// Database
$Configuration['Database']['Name'] = '#####';
$Configuration['Database']['Host'] = 'localhost';
$Configuration['Database']['User'] = '######';
$Configuration['Database']['Password'] = '######';

// EnabledApplications
$Configuration['EnabledApplications']['Conversations'] = 'conversations';
$Configuration['EnabledApplications']['Vanilla'] = 'vanilla';

// EnabledPlugins
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['HtmLawed'] = 'HtmLawed';
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['embedvanilla'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['AllViewed'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['Buttons'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['ButtonBar'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['Emotify'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['VanillaInThisDiscussion'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['Gravatar'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['ProfileExtender'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['SplitMerge'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['Sprites'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['Tagging'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['cleditor'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['ImageUpload'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['PlUpload'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['FileUpload'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['EnabledPlugins']['WhosOnline'] = TRUE;

// Garden
$Configuration['Garden']['Title'] = 'INTERNAL FORUMS';
$Configuration['Garden']['Cookie']['Salt'] = '#######';
$Configuration['Garden']['Cookie']['Domain'] = '';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['ConfirmEmail'] = '1';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['Method'] = 'Invitation';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['ConfirmEmailRole'] = '3';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['CaptchaPrivateKey'] = '';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['CaptchaPublicKey'] = '';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteExpiration'] = '-1 week';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteRoles']['3'] = '0';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteRoles']['4'] = '0';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteRoles']['8'] = '0';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteRoles']['16'] = '0';
$Configuration['Garden']['Registration']['InviteRoles']['32'] = '0';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SupportName'] = 'Morbits Forum';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SupportAddress'] = 'admin@morbits.net';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['UseSmtp'] = '1';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SmtpHost'] = 'smtp.gmail.com';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SmtpUser'] = '########';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SmtpPassword'] = '#########';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SmtpPort'] = '465';
$Configuration['Garden']['Email']['SmtpSecurity'] = 'ssl';
$Configuration['Garden']['InputFormatter'] = 'Html';
$Configuration['Garden']['Version'] = '2.1';
$Configuration['Garden']['RewriteUrls'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Garden']['Cdns']['Disable'] = FALSE;
$Configuration['Garden']['CanProcessImages'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Garden']['SystemUserID'] = '2';
$Configuration['Garden']['Installed'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Garden']['Format']['Hashtags'] = FALSE;
$Configuration['Garden']['Html']['SafeStyles'] = FALSE;
$Configuration['Garden']['InstallationID'] = '##########';
$Configuration['Garden']['InstallationSecret'] = '########';
$Configuration['Garden']['Theme'] = 'abi';
$Configuration['Garden']['HomepageTitle'] = 'INTERNAL FORUMS';
$Configuration['Garden']['Description'] = '';
$Configuration['Garden']['ShareImage'] = '2WS4G6TMOXWI.png';
$Configuration['Garden']['FavIcon'] = 'favicon_98e4559c56871d61.ico';
$Configuration['Garden']['Logo'] = '7ZE0SGKBJ14D.jpg';
$Configuration['Garden']['Upload']['AllowedFileExtensions'] = array('txt','jpg','gif','png','bmp','zip','gz','tar.gz','tgz','psd','ai','fla','swf','pdf','doc','xls','ppt','docx','xlsx','log','csv','rar','ico','sql');

// Plugins
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Dashboard'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Plugins'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Registration'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Categories'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Discussion'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['GettingStarted']['Profile'] = '1';
$Configuration['Plugins']['ProfileExtender']['ProfileFields'] = 'Location,Facebook,Twitter,Website';
$Configuration['Plugins']['ProfileExtender']['RegistrationFields'] = 'Location';
$Configuration['Plugins']['ProfileExtender']['TextMaxLength'] = 140;
$Configuration['Plugins']['FileUpload']['Enabled'] = TRUE;

// Routes
$Configuration['Routes']['DefaultController'] = 'discussions';

// Vanilla
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Activity']['ShowDiscussionBody'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Activity']['ShowCommentBody'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Version'] = '2.1';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['AdminCheckboxes']['Use'] = TRUE;
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Categories']['MaxDisplayDepth'] = '3';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Categories']['DoHeadings'] = FALSE;
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Categories']['HideModule'] = FALSE;
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Discussion']['SpamCount'] = '3';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Discussion']['SpamTime'] = '60';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Discussion']['SpamLock'] = '120';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comment']['SpamCount'] = '5';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comment']['SpamTime'] = '60';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comment']['SpamLock'] = '120';
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comment']['MaxLength'] = '80000';

// Last edited by roopjith (122.166.240.214)2014-08-14 09:48:35

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there is no .htacces file found

peregrine

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/220447/#Comment_220447

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/220448/#Comment_220448

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/219669/#Comment_219669

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/219687/#Comment_219687

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/220157/#Comment_220157

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/28420/faq

after carefully reading the above links

there is no .htacces file found.

then make one if you are using apache server.

https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/blob/master/.htaccess

abhilashsnair

now the home page is loading but on clicking discussions blank page is coming

hgtonight

Have your cleared your /cache folder of .ini files?

peregrine

@abhilashsnair said:
now the home page is loading but on clicking discussions blank page is coming

I say:

here is a word of advice. as harsh as it may sound.

when someone posts a suggestion.

state what you did in your response. Don't say "I did everything" state what you did. Don't say "now it does this, without stating what you did"

what does your .htaccess file look like now.

did you follow troubleshooting instructions.

do you have debug on?

did you read the troubleshooting links given to you several times.

http://docs.vanillaforums.com/developers/troubleshooting/

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/28420/faq

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/199091/#Comment_199091

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/208333/#Comment_208333

these links or links to these links were provided a few times. make an effort to read them a few times, and you will have your answers and solution.

In any event, maybe these links will help someone else, if they choose to read them carefully.

vrijvlinder

Someone needs to change the title of this discussion from mugrate to migrate.. please

peregrine

@vrijvlinder said:
Someone needs to change the title of this discussion from mugrate to migrate.. please

I thought he was mug rating not migrating.

vrijvlinder

Mugre in spanish means dirt , or schmutz ... to Mugrate then would mean to make something schmutzich in spanglish...

hgtonight

Removed sensitive information from his posted config file.

abhilashsnair

Ok . Resolved . Now i configure Outgoing Mail with Gmail

smtp.gmail.com

But mails are not sending

peregrine

Please re-read the links in this discussion or make some attempt to read the links.

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/209871/#Comment_209871

here is the gist. quite easy...

• when you solve something the idea is to put what you did that solved the issue, so it helps other people besides yourself.

• why you have a completely different question, start a new post.

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