Install on existing server also used for vB 3.8?

[joshg]

Looking to install and test XF while I keep my old vbulletin site running and active until I'm ready to switch over.

Can I make a new folder within my public_html directory called, say, XFtest, and install Xenforo there without disturbing the vbulletin installation that is also in public_html in a directory called "forums"? Of course I'll make a new database for the XF installation...

Should I expect any problems with this type of setup? Could I run in to problems with the php version or mysql version on the server that is needed for VB not being compatible with that used for XF?

Thanks!

 

[beerForo]

Yes you can. I just did it myself.

 

[joshg]

Thanks. But I just see my first problem.
I ran the requirements script that XF offers, and it reports that my server has PHP 5.4.45 and XF needs 5.6. I'm worried if I ask my host to switch my server to PHP 5.6 that might break my vbulletin system. any thoughts?

 

[Paul B]

You need to meet the minimum versions for PHP (5.6.0) and MySQL (5.5).

You will need to check with VB whether the version you are running can use PHP 5.6.

 

[beerForo]

Your vB will be fine on 5.6. I had mine on it and did the import.

 

[joshg]

thanks for the fast responses!

 

[joshg]

Your vB will be fine on 5.6. I had mine on it and did the import.

My VB is running on v3.8.9. Was yours in the 3.8 version or 4.x?

 

[beerForo]

3.8.9

 

[joshg]

3.8.9

awesome... thank you

 

[dknife]

Once you're switched over, ideally you'll want to move to PHP 7.3, not stay at 5.6.