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I have/had a PHP forum which was hosted off my site (least i think thats what i mean). Anyway i want to host the forum on my own webspace so as it wont keep disappearing (as it does now)
Somebody mentioned to me about my SQL, although again i don't know what this is or how to set this up or indeed what on earth i'm doing
When/If my forum comes back could anyone here assist in doing this for me ? I have the FTP password and log in for the website.
This was going to be done for me by someone else, but i need the forum up and running ASAP though

I am happy to pay you for your time in setting this up for me. (well if it's resonable )
Beer smaybe ??



Thanks
Steve

You would probably need to check that your webspace has MySQL capabilities. I can install MySQL but you need access to the actual server (which most web hosting won't let you have).

Moving a PHP forum can be quite easy, the worst part is the download and re-store of the database. When I switched SWB over to a new server I split the database back up into about 20 different files. Most of them uploaded ok, but the larger ones needed to be opened in note pad and uploaded in about 50 stages.

Regarding the actual PHP files, the only thing you would need to change would be the username and password in the config.php file to match the new MySQL server.

If your new web space doesn't have MySQL it may be worth buying new web space.

I use http://www.totalchoicehosting.com for SWB + 2 other websites, and also 6 websites for work and they never really give me much problems.

The other thing to check is the domain name to make sure that you can change the name servers over to match the new domain.

I use easyspace.com
and i'm sure they support my SQL ??

Just had a quick look, and the starter hosting does not, but you should be able to upgrade to the starter plus which does.

Just checked it out

At Easyspace, we provide web hosting packages to suit the needs of everyone. Whether you are an individual building your hobby online, an SME or a large corporate enterprise, we can provide the right hosting solution for you. For increased flexibility, in addition to your basic package, we offer a variety of product add-ons that you can purchase to enhance your site. This could be anything from more web space, extra mailboxes, database support or e-commerce features.
MySQL - The package supports My SQL and Microsoft Access database functionality £25.00 Per Year


If i purchase this what does it actually do, will it help maintain the forum ? ie kepp it going ?

Ok looks like it's a major job to change over the database, so i will be looking at a new forum and purchasing my SQL, any thoughts ??

Quick update - i now have a new forum and host, but i have no idea how to change the banner at the top of the forum page.
Does anyone know how to do this , maybe make one and sort it for me ??

I think the file is styles/templates/** TEMPLATE NAME **/overall_header.tpl

You can edit the link, or just upload to the same name as the original.

Excellent thanks, i will take a look. I only had a basic logo last time, but would like something like you have here (i mean a piccy representing my site)

thanks anyway, lemme go look