[SMF] Database backup

[DustyK]

I have been asked by our community to set up a website along with our fourm. With the decision to move to a web server is it possible to get a database backup of our forum so I dont have to start from scratch again? Our forum name is Cleveland TN Photo Group - Index

This would be much appriciated. I dont think the size should be to large where if you are willing it can be emailed.

Thanks for all the help.

You have a great service.

Dusty

[twhiting9275]

Backups are possible yes, however a couple of things to keep in mind.

#1: They're paid upgrades. You can order a backup from the "upgrade" link @ the forum home page (SimpleForums in this case). Enter the forum name, select "backup access", then click submit. The rest should be done manually, and you should receive access to the backup area in your admin control panel.

#2: There is no guarantee that it will work. Unless you're familliar with modifying and installing php and sql products, you may not be able to get it to work properly. Because of the source code modifications made by the multiforum scripts themselves (specifically db prefixes, etc), the backup may not work on a default SMF install.

[DustyK]

OK. Thanks for the help. I can modify php and whatnot with no problems but I guess I have to figure out if my time is worth that. The users may just have to suffer though it.

Thanks for the help.