So, I got up early and decided to run a TEST import of the existing database into a new, empty, database.
After what seemed like a very long, and after staring at a zillion messages flying by, the process completed. And, for the most part, it appears to have been successful - with a few blips.
e.g. if you have "friends" here, that gets messed up as the new software has a "follower" system. More on that another time.
I'm going to provide a link to web page showing an IMAGE of the imported data (don't be tempted to try to click anything as it's just a screenshot).
What you will be looking at is a default version of the software - colourwise, etc. - NOT how it will be when we go into production.
Also, it's based on a backup I did on June 25 so it will appear dated. However, you'll notice in the sidebar that 15,046 threads and 204,668 "messages" (posts) were imported.
I haven't played any further but will be in the days ahead to get an understanding of the Administration sub-system as that is what I will be using to set things up and plan for next steps.
You'll notice in the upper right that it shows that I am logged in and also in the sidebar under "Members Online".
Have a look HERE
After what seemed like a very long, and after staring at a zillion messages flying by, the process completed. And, for the most part, it appears to have been successful - with a few blips.
e.g. if you have "friends" here, that gets messed up as the new software has a "follower" system. More on that another time.
I'm going to provide a link to web page showing an IMAGE of the imported data (don't be tempted to try to click anything as it's just a screenshot).
What you will be looking at is a default version of the software - colourwise, etc. - NOT how it will be when we go into production.
Also, it's based on a backup I did on June 25 so it will appear dated. However, you'll notice in the sidebar that 15,046 threads and 204,668 "messages" (posts) were imported.
I haven't played any further but will be in the days ahead to get an understanding of the Administration sub-system as that is what I will be using to set things up and plan for next steps.
You'll notice in the upper right that it shows that I am logged in and also in the sidebar under "Members Online".
Have a look HERE