upgraded to RC5...!!!!!!!! and it works!!!!! I love SMF!

[blazinchuck]

hello SMF! i found more themes that i really want and everything is pointing to 2.0 RC4 or RC5 to be exact...but Ive already seen, i should go  straight to RC5. I do not know how to do this at all. Im hosting with GoDaddy, this is my site http://carolinadiesels.com  Ive seen where people recommend hosting a local test site...if so how would i do this? would i upload the RC5 locally then migrate all the members/post/threads/etc to the test site, then test before going live??


please give me any and all info on upgrading and any other tips to running RC5


thank you very much!!! Chuck

[blazinchuck]

back to the top, Thanks,Chuck

[blazinchuck]

ok, well...i added IIS, so im kinda stumbling here...i dont know what steps to take. anyone?

[Kays]

Hi, sorry for the slow response.

The best option would be to upgrade right to RC5 as it's the latest release.

See if this helps: Upgrading SMF

If you want to set up a local server, Google xampp. There's thread in the [[b:Tricks and Tips]] board on how to do so. That'll give you something to test with until you're ready to do the actual update.

[blazinchuck]

thanks Kays...heres what im really wanting to do...install the 2.0RC5 on my PC for testing,getting a theme,simple portal, and hopefully Avea Media working on my test site. them import our threads,posts,members etc to the local site for more testing. then if it all looks good...then use the 2.0 instead of 1.1.13. i will read up on the upgrading SMF...but right now, i really want to get this local site to work.

i have windows vista, and i added the internet information services management console. but from there im really confused...how do i access it?i dont know what a certificate/needing one/and what files to name etc...please help....anyone?


also...i looked at  Google xampp, but really dont want to install another program if what i have will do the job

[Kays]

Xampp adds an Apache server as well as MySql which is needed. Does IIS have or support MySql? I'm not familiar with it.

Copy your current database and initially set up a 1.1.13 forum. with that database Then do the upgrade. This needs to be done as the database schema has changed quite a bit for 2.0. Once that is done add your themes and then the mods making sure they work on the themes.

When ready save your themes so they can be reinstalled on the live site. Put the live site in maintenance mode and do the upgrade on it. Reinstall your mods and then the themes. Just make sure the mods don't write to your custom themes again.

Needless to say maybe, but before converting your live site do a complete backup again.

[blazinchuck]

Xampp adds an Apache server as well as MySql which is needed. Does IIS have or support MySql? I'm not familiar with it.

Copy your current database and initially set up a 1.1.13 forum. with that database Then do the upgrade. This needs to be done as the database schema has changed quite a bit for 2.0. Once that is done add your themes and then the mods making sure they work on the themes.

When ready save your themes so they can be reinstalled on the live site. Put the live site in maintenance mode and do the upgrade on it. Reinstall your mods and then the themes. Just make sure the mods don't write to your custom themes again.

Needless to say maybe, but before converting your live site do a complete backup again.

hmm, when you say copy and set up for 1.1.13...do i  copy everything and all folders on the server? or back up through SMF maintenance ? ive never dont a complete back, not really sure how.

so basically install 1.1.13 on my PC, then import the backed up database? then i can do an upgrade to 2.0?

as for IIS, i dont really know what it comes with or supports. ill check into it-thanks Kays

[Dzonny]

Hello there.

I belive its better to do backup from phpMyAdmin - Export option, rather than from mainteance section in admin panel.
Then when you get your forum working there, you should do large upgrade for RC5, like its noted in instruction:
Upgrading SMF

Regards.

[blazinchuck]

Hello there.

I belive its better to do backup from phpMyAdmin - Export option, rather than from mainteance section in admin panel.
Then when you get your forum working there, you should do large upgrade for RC5, like its noted in instruction:
Upgrading SMF

Regards.

thanks Dzonny...would this be in the admin panel? so far all ive seen is that option in the maintenance section

[Illori]

take a look at How do I backup my database?

[blazinchuck]

take a look at How do I backup my database?

Thanks! will do...just read all of the "upgrading SMF"

[blazinchuck]

holy moly...i removed the windows IIS> installed xampp. now im in the phpmyadmin...and i have no earthly idea what to do...i thought it would walk you through some of this??? create a database/dont/where to install smf/im completely lost here...any tutorials for strating aweb page and xampp??

[Dzonny]

You should import database by chosing "Import" tab in phpMyAdmin.

[blazinchuck]

now im getting this...i tell ya...maybe this aint worth it

"phpMyAdmin - Error

Cannot start session without errors, please check errors given in your PHP and/or webserver log file and configure your PHP installation properly."

[blazinchuck]

alright, i wasnt getting anywhere with xampp...so i went back to IIS from windows. but i do know where the datadbase would get uploaded. is there anyone here using IIS and can help. Ive looked and I dont see a forum that fits this thread at all...so i hope im in the right place.

[blazinchuck]

ok..well...im gonna read the upgrading stuff and just do it live...i have no idea how to do this in test mode on my pc...so ill do it at the site. hope i get some help then if things crash...and yes...i will try to do complete back ups of everything 1st

[Dzonny]

We cant help you with xampp or similar software usage, but we can help u with smf related questions.
Make shure u have database and all files backups, and just follow instructions in upgrade doc.

Regards.

[blazinchuck]

ok, installed the upgrade...cant find the install.php file to change permissions...HELP

[blazinchuck]

this is what my site says now...."Unknown column 'add_deny' in 'field list'" and its a blank page

[Illori]

in upgrade you run upgrade.php not install.php.

[blazinchuck]

in upgrade you run upgrade.php not install.php.

what does that mean...i did the upgrade(overwrote) everything, then reset permissions like it said in  the DOC...now my site is not there and i have a new error   >>Unknown column 'add_deny' in 'field list'<<

[blazinchuck]

nevermind...i think i did it right...by going to http://carolinadiesels.com/upgrade.php


but, i changed all the permissions for all of the upgrade files listed...they were 604...now they are 777...should i put them back?

[blazinchuck]

BINGO!!!!!!! i freaking did IT!!!!!     



CAN YOU SAY 2.0RC5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i installed the simple portal-it works!!!! i installed avea media...IT WORKS!!!!

[blazinchuck]

yes im proud...check it out... http://carolinadiesels.com/index.php

[Dzonny]

Im glad that u solve this

Regards.