https://wiki.disorient.info/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Big+Dawg 2026-04-29T23:16:33Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.36.1 https://wiki.disorient.info/index.php?title=Puddle_upgrade&diff=2847 2009-02-11T21:58:03Z

<p>Big Dawg: </p> <hr /> <div>== Work Breakdown for upgrading Puddle to phpBB 3 ==<br /> <br /> 1. Create root for site on new host<br /> <br /> 2. Configure DNS entry for the forum pointing to new root<br /> <br /> 3. Obtain a current copy of the puddle (phpBB 2 files + MySQL database) from Speck. <br /> <br /> 4. Install and configure puddle (phpBB 2 files + database) on new web server.<br /> <br /> 5. Verify install with text group:<br /> <br /> * Verify new forum post, edit, delete, etc.<br /> * Verify smtp is functioning<br /> * Verify file upload (avatar)<br /> * Verify any other critical functionality<br /> <br /> 6. Download phpBB3 Update Package: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1<br /> <br /> 7. When you are ready to perform upgrade:<br /> <br /> * Announce to puddle community that the puddle will be down for maintenance for 24 hours<br /> * Disable puddle to public access<br /> * Get a fresh cut of puddle database <br /> * Refresh new build with this database cut<br /> * Follow instructions to upgrade new installation of puddle to phpBB 3<br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Post new index.html page on disorient.tv/forum. This page should:<br /> <br /> * Block users from access to old site<br /> * Notify users that puddle has be upgraded<br /> * Provide link to new puddle location<br /> <br /> 9. Update link on left nav of disorient wiki<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.</div>

Big Dawg https://wiki.disorient.info/index.php?title=Puddle_upgrade&diff=2846 2009-02-11T21:57:23Z

<p>Big Dawg: </p> <hr /> <div>Work Breakdown for upgrading Puddle to phpBB 3<br /> <br /> 1. Create root for site on new host<br /> <br /> 2. Configure DNS entry for the forum pointing to new root<br /> <br /> 3. Obtain a current copy of the puddle (phpBB 2 files + MySQL database) from Speck. <br /> <br /> 4. Install and configure puddle (phpBB 2 files + database) on new web server.<br /> <br /> 5. Verify install with text group:<br /> <br /> * Verify new forum post, edit, delete, etc.<br /> * Verify smtp is functioning<br /> * Verify file upload (avatar)<br /> * Verify any other critical functionality<br /> <br /> 6. Download phpBB3 Update Package: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1<br /> <br /> 7. When you are ready to perform upgrade:<br /> <br /> * Announce to puddle community that the puddle will be down for maintenance for 24 hours<br /> * Disable puddle to public access<br /> * Get a fresh cut of puddle database <br /> * Refresh new build with this database cut<br /> * Follow instructions to upgrade new installation of puddle to phpBB 3<br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Post new index.html page on disorient.tv/forum. This page should:<br /> <br /> * Block users from access to old site<br /> * Notify users that puddle has be upgraded<br /> * Provide link to new puddle location<br /> <br /> 9. Update link on left nav of disorient wiki<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.</div>

Big Dawg https://wiki.disorient.info/index.php?title=Puddle_upgrade&diff=2845 2009-02-11T21:55:47Z

<p>Big Dawg: New page: 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 (phpB...</p> <hr /> <div>Work Breakdown for upgrading Puddle to phpBB 3<br /> <br /> 1. Create root for site on new host<br /> <br /> 2. Configure DNS entry for the forum pointing to new root<br /> <br /> 3. Obtain a current copy of the puddle (phpBB 2 files + MySQL database) from Speck. <br /> <br /> 4. Install and configure puddle (phpBB 2 files + database) on new web server.<br /> <br /> 5. Verify install with text group:<br /> <br /> * Verify new forum post, edit, delete, etc.<br /> * Verify smtp is functioning<br /> * Verify file upload (avatar)<br /> * Verify any other critical functionality<br /> <br /> 6. Download phpBB3 Update Package: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1<br /> <br /> 7. When you are ready to perform upgrade:<br /> <br /> * Announce to puddle community that the puddle will be down for maintenance for 24 hours<br /> * Disable puddle to public access<br /> * Get a fresh cut of puddle database <br /> * Refresh new build with this database cut<br /> * Follow instructions to upgrade new installation of puddle to phpBB 3<br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Post new index.html page on disorient.tv/forum. This page should:<br /> <br /> * Block users from access to old site<br /> * Notify users that puddle has be upgraded<br /> * Provide link to new puddle location<br /> <br /> <br /> 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.</div>

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