Restoring Backups And Mysql Questions

[ictus]

here we go with my first technical question, please be gentle I'm not that hot on this stuff, so simple instructions please

 

First, I tried restoring a backup of my old site (on another hoster) which i saved as a full backup using cpanel, I uploaded it fine, then it extracted the files, then there was an up arrow with restoring next to it...I left it for nearly an hour and nothing happened.

 

I tried the same with just the Mysql file I'd downloaded, same thing

 

Am I doing something that is only for tch tech support to do?

 

Also can I restore an IPB backup, into IPB without using the cPanal, ie within the admin CP?

 

I've also tried a test convertion from IPB to SMF which says it should be easy, but I get stuck with it asking me the MySql password, and niether my Admin Password or my hosting password upplied by you guys works, is there another password I need or is it IPB2SMF that's at fault.

 

Thanks in advance...

[TCH-Thomas]

If you upload the file to your account and submit a ticket to the help guys, I think they will be able to restore it for you. Just let them know exactly where you put it.

[TCH-Thomas]

As for the conversion ipb > smf...

I have never done it but it sounds like you need to create a database first. Here is a movie tutorial on how to do it.

[ictus]

I read that tec support could do that, but I was wondering if I could do it myself...though on second thoughts, when I need to do it I'll get them to do it

 

As for the SMF database, I created one using the adminMySql tool, which worked, then I tried the conversion which trashed it (I go a mail from - Noone in Particuler, telling me so, very friendly, loving it here already)

[TCH-Thomas]

Hm... there are several members using smf, so hold on and someone will know the answer, or you can ask around in SMF´s own forum.

[ictus]

I found an answer there to this question and it said a password was needed for the MySQL, though I have never been asked for one when setting the DB up.

 

One of the big poblems is I am torn between paying for IPB2 or moving to SMF, if it isn't so easy I'll stick with IPB1.3 and buy 2.1 when it's released.

 

But if moving forums is too difficult it becomes an easy question to answer.