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VirtueMart ForumVirtueMart 1.1.xInstallation & Upgrade (Moderator: vhv_alex)DONT UPGRADE ON A LIVE SITE WITHOUT TESTING FIRST
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BanquetTables.pro
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« on: December 02, 2010, 09:06:28 AM »
Do NOT upgrade on a live site without testing it on a development site first.

Ways to do this are:

1) Have a separate domain
2) Use a folder, and SEPARATE database

If you use a folder its easy to test especially if you wanna test the SSL effects as well. All the server configurations are the same. BUT you MUST block the folder with a password in order to not have SEO problems.

Tutorial on using a folder for upgrading, with seamless restore.
http://forum.virtuemart.net/index.php?topic=86923.0
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aaron_a
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 04:49:20 AM »
You should also make sure you made a complete backup of the website and database before updating.
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soccer-mommy
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2011, 18:33:49 PM »
How do you make a back up of the website?  Who can do this type of work for me?  I need to update my site and get some help with some issues.
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jenkinhill
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 04:14:34 AM »
https://www.akeebabackup.com/software/akeeba-backup.html
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