Puddle upgrade

Work Breakdown for upgrading Puddle to phpBB 3

1. Create root for site on new host

2. Configure DNS entry for the forum pointing to new root

3. Obtain a current copy of the puddle (phpBB 2 files + MySQL database) from Speck.

4. Install and configure puddle (phpBB 2 files + database) on new web server.

5. Verify install with text group:

• Verify new forum post, edit, delete, etc.
• Verify smtp is functioning
• Verify file upload (avatar)
• Verify any other critical functionality

6. Download phpBB3 Update Package: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1

7. When you are ready to perform upgrade:

• Announce to puddle community that the puddle will be down for maintenance for 24 hours
• Disable puddle to public access
• Get a fresh cut of puddle database
• Refresh new build with this database cut
• Follow instructions to upgrade new installation of puddle to phpBB 3

8. Post new index.html page on disorient.tv/forum. This page should:

• Block users from access to old site
• Notify users that puddle has be upgraded
• Provide link to new puddle location

Additional Note: Because this is a major version upgrade of phpBB I recommend testing the upgrade on a local workstation before doing on the new web server.