• Registered: 2006-01-06
  • Posts: 6

Topic: Backing up the PunBB database?

I don't know if it's just mem but i've looked everywhere to backup the DB.

Also, i'm moving my forums to a subdomain. What would be the best way to assure everything stays intact?

Thanks.

2 Reply by Elzar

  • Elzar
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  • Registered: 2005-07-16
  • Posts: 309

Re: Backing up the PunBB database?

GlassCasket wrote:

I don't know if it's just mem but i've looked everywhere to backup the DB.

There is a plugin to do this, or you can use phpmyadmin, or your hosts control panel....

GlassCasket wrote:

Also, i'm moving my forums to a subdomain. What would be the best way to assure everything stays intact?

Don't delete anything.

  • Registered: 2006-01-06
  • Posts: 6

Re: Backing up the PunBB database?

Elzar wrote:
GlassCasket wrote:

I don't know if it's just mem but i've looked everywhere to backup the DB.

There is a plugin to do this, or you can use phpmyadmin, or your hosts control panel....

GlassCasket wrote:

Also, i'm moving my forums to a subdomain. What would be the best way to assure everything stays intact?

Don't delete anything.

Thanks for the quick reply.

  • Registered: 2006-01-06
  • Posts: 6

Re: Backing up the PunBB database?

I uploaded all the files to the sub-domain but I get this error:

This PHP environment doesn't have Improved MySQL (mysqli) support built in. Improved MySQL support is required if you want to use a MySQL 4.1 (or later) database to run this forum. Consult the PHP documentation for further assistance.

And I still haven't put in the backed up database.

  • Jansson
  • Former PunBB Developer
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  • Registered: 2003-01-06
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Re: Backing up the PunBB database?

Edit your config.php file. Change the line:

$db_type = 'mysqli';

To:

$db_type = 'mysql';

  • Registered: 2006-01-06
  • Posts: 6

Re: Backing up the PunBB database?

Thanks Jansson, that did the trick!