I don't know Joomla, do know Drupal, but structurally they aren't that different being Apache, MySQL, PHP.
You are probably going to want to try Joomla forums but at a guess you will need the database and the files (good to know the hosts version of PHP too). You will probably need to install the exact same version of Joomla and then go through the upgrade process. If they give you the database and files you 'should' be able to get it going with that. (That and a LAMP setup). Good luck, Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 1:39 AM, Laurence <[email protected]>wrote: > Hi All > > I’m new to Joomla so please forgive any glaring idiocies > > I have a new client who have a Joomla based site, the site being on Joomla > version 1.0.15, the current web hosts are less than helpful and so the > client wants to move his site away to another hosting provider > > the current hosting provider will not allow access to the site control > panel for FTP access nor access to the MySQL control panel for backups. but > will zip up the site files and database backup and send them across > > question: > > can I set up a new hosting provider with latest versions of Joomla, MySQL > etc. and just copy in the site files and restore the database > > I know I will have to tweak the database connection from Joomla to the > MySQL db but will the rest just copy over > > I’m going to set this up in the lab before trying it live > > thank you > > Laurence > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
