You should be able to just take the backup zip they send you restore it to a new server change the configurations (connection strings and such) and have the site up and running. Do that then tackle the upgrade to latest Joomla.
Make sure the MySQL backup they give you includes both schema and data. --T 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
