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[Resolved] Another novice question...
As I mentioned in a previous thread, I'm checking out Vanilla as a possible forum for my website. I played around with it for a few days and thought things were going along pretty well, that is until I tried to upgrade to 2.0.18...
Maybe it's me, maybe it's my server, maybe it's the web authoring software I use, but I can't even begin to figure out how to upgrade with the instructions provided on this site.
Can anyone provide me with a link that has detailed, step by step, instructions on upgrading? I like most of what I've seen so far, but am worried that I'll lose everything the first time I try to upgrade.
Thanks in advance... Mike
Maybe it's me, maybe it's my server, maybe it's the web authoring software I use, but I can't even begin to figure out how to upgrade with the instructions provided on this site.
Can anyone provide me with a link that has detailed, step by step, instructions on upgrading? I like most of what I've seen so far, but am worried that I'll lose everything the first time I try to upgrade.
Thanks in advance... Mike
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Tim Vanilla Staff
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Not the most comprehensive, but it's fairly easy.
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grep is your friend.
grep is your friend.
I interpreted your post to mean layout and styling. Explain what you mean.
It is always worth making a copy of the forum folder, and also backing up you database if you are not sure.
grep is your friend.
Here's what I tried:
. Back up your database, uploads/ folder and conf/config.php
I assumed this meant to copy these file to my computer so I could later import the data back into the site. I did this.
. Upload your new version of Vanilla 2
Here's where it all fell apart. When I tried to directly upload the new version to my server, the deletion of the some of the old files "failed" during the overwrite process. As I had copied the entire original Vanilla folder to my desktop as a backup, I deleted the folder on my server and uploaded this backup folder. I cleared the cache in my browser and tried to connect; I got the "bonk" message and nothing I tried could get me up and running again.
I'm thinking that the problem might lie in my server. I uploaded Vanilla directly from a list of "applications" on their site. This meant I had no mirror on my own computer (a Mac) and had to make all the "layout and styling" changes via my browser. I've never approached building a website in this manner before. I've always built and maintained websites on my computer, uploading the files only after I was finished with. This way I knew I'd never lose anything. The same held true for the upgrade process; I knew I wouldn't lose anything. Apparently I'm not a fan of working in the "cloud"...
Sorry for being so obtuse, this whole idea of uploading an "application" (Vanilla) and then operating it from a server is very foreign (and frustrating) to me.
Mike
Seems like you're in a little over your head. I'd like to have a look at your server, if you don't mind, and see what you've done. Perhaps I can help you hands-on.
Send me a PM if you'd like my help. Include your server login information.
Tim
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Mike