XF 1.3 Installation from testsite files

[Disciple of Nagash]

Hi,

Well after over 6 months of testing and messing around I am finally installing XF later this month.

To try and keep downtime to a minimum I am planning on doing in the following way:

• Installation on testsite, including addons, theme, settings etc. During this installation, all options will be set to the testsite.
• Once everything has been installed (that I've checked can be done without the imported info from my existing) site, I will then edit the settings to reflect what it will be when they transfer over to live.
• For implementation I will backup the old directory and database locally on the VPS (as well as externally) for quick rollback if necessary before removing.
• My my plan is to then copy across the files and database from the testsite to the live site, and update any settings as necessary.
• Finally, carry out an import from the local backup files / database

My question is, does this all sounds feasible, and are what settings will I need to be aware of to change? As far as I can see, it is the general settings, email, and the database settings in config.php?

Is there anything else?

Many thanks

DoN

 

[Paul B]

The only thing you need to change is the Board URL in the ACP and any settings in config.php if they are different.

It's basically this in reverse: http://xenforo.com/community/resources/how-to-duplicate-a-live-site-to-use-as-a-test-site.2792/

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

Excellent, thank you very much