jackrouse Member Dec 20, 2011 #1 Is it possible to import data from a backed up database. I have a backup of a phpBB database I wish to restore to me test site, can I do this ?
Is it possible to import data from a backed up database. I have a backup of a phpBB database I wish to restore to me test site, can I do this ?
Paul B XenForo moderator Staff member Dec 20, 2011 #2 Use the phpBB3 importer in the ACP. http://xenforo.com/help/importing/ Upvote 0 Downvote
jackrouse Member Dec 20, 2011 #3 This is the bit I am having a problem with : You will also have to confirm the paths to the attachments and avatars, if they are currently stored in the file system rather than the database. Click to expand... All I get is an error, which I seem unable to get the past, the attachment and Avatar tables are there. Upvote 0 Downvote
This is the bit I am having a problem with : You will also have to confirm the paths to the attachments and avatars, if they are currently stored in the file system rather than the database. Click to expand... All I get is an error, which I seem unable to get the past, the attachment and Avatar tables are there.
Mike XenForo developer Staff member Dec 20, 2011 #4 The attachments and avatars are in the file system, so you need to bring those folders over. Upvote 0 Downvote