When upgrading vBulletin version....

**ArnyVee** · 05-14-2009, 04:17 AM

Hello peeps!

I'm getting ready to do the 'ol upgradin' on my forums out there. And, I just wanted to get everyone's opinions on something.

When upgrading vBulletin versions, which files do you make sure not to overwrite or keep a copy of before upgrading?

For example, I always forget about my favicon.ico and my config file. So, I'm starting to make a list to get a backup folder on my desktop to ensure that I'm ready when I do the upgrade.

So, what other files should I keep in mind not to overwrite without having a backup?

**Caddyman** · 05-14-2009, 04:40 AM

any files you changed for hacks. like fav smilies hack requires you to edit your functions_editor file and for vbacmps index.php or forums.php etc.

**ohiosweetheart** · 05-14-2009, 05:35 AM

You don't have to upload your config.php file. There've been no changes in it in the 3x series. Just delete it from your upload pack.

**Cerberus** · 05-14-2009, 05:44 AM

It shouldnt overwrite the config file anyway. But the best thing to do is delete the image folder, unless you havnt updated in a very long time, and delete the favicon.ico like you said. And anything that you modified your going to have to remodify if it's been awhile, if not just make sure not to overwrite anything you changed. Just like Caddy said LOL

**Mike54** · 05-14-2009, 06:13 AM

You can bin install.php, as well.

If you've added an updated spiders.xml, bin that one too.

**Caddyman** · 05-14-2009, 06:16 AM

And its been a while, not sure, but if there is a .htaccess file in that can it too

**ohiosweetheart** · 05-14-2009, 08:37 AM

LOL we should put this all in a single post.

**fattony69** · 05-14-2009, 06:02 PM

Don't forget to edit files such as class_core for mods like Paul's proxy mod.

**ArnyVee** · 05-14-2009, 06:06 PM

You see, this is some great stuff. Peg, I agree this should be a nice altogether post as a reference to other vBulletin folks.

**Brandon Sheley** · 05-18-2009, 08:42 PM

What I do is copy the config.php file, make a backup of the vbseo settings (if it has vbseo)
I delete the favicon and license page from the new upload folder before uploading the new files

**Michael Biddle** · 05-19-2009, 06:58 PM

I remove favicon and install/install.php. Also I make sure their current style does not use default paths for the images on their custom style.

**DADOCTOR** · 06-20-2009, 01:45 AM

I am doing my first big upgrade from 3.7.0 to 3.8.3

My first task was to do a back up.
What I did was to use the CP

Maintenance --> Database Backup I checked All Database tables to include in backup, and then,

Backup database to a file on the server, and I did this and it saved to a file that was suggested, it looked like this.

./forumbackup-06-20-2009-ba5d8.sql

then once I had checked at the end of the file it said
### VBULLETIN DATABASE DUMP COMPLETED ###

I then copied it to my computer. where I have it saved.

Now the next step I think I should do is delete that backup file from my ftp so it cant be accessed ?

and after reading about some of the files that I should not update I am a little confused as it says to include the install file.

I have done lots of modifications and added lots of mods to my board and I dont know what I should do? and I am using a custom skin as well

If I upgrade all files will I loose anything? and will it not make changes to files that I have modified untill I do the code changes manually?

I really have to get this done as I have been putting it off for a long time and I would love some to help me out with some tips

Thanks
Ryan

**Mikey** · 06-20-2009, 12:28 PM

There is an option to download the package without the images, I always do this and upload, and upgrade, works a treat.

**DADOCTOR** · 06-20-2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks Mikey,

I will do that

But I also want to know

Quote:

Now the next step I think I should do is delete that backup file from my ftp so it cant be accessed ?

If I upgrade all files will I loose anything? and will it not make changes to files that I have modified untill I do the code changes manually?

Mikey is you Ntime skin available?

**Mikey** · 06-21-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DADOCTOR

Mikey is you Ntime skin available?

The skin I'm using on Left 4 Dead 2 forums isn't a creation of mine, I bought it at gfxstyles.com

**DADOCTOR** · 06-22-2009, 12:41 AM

Ok Mikey,

Can you or someone help me with the other questions that I have

This is what I am doing before I start the upgrade

I have done a backup and it saves it to a folder which I think is accessible by the public? Is the best thing to do is copy that backup file to my pc then delete that file from my ftp?

and is that a full back up?

**DADOCTOR** · 06-23-2009, 12:18 AM

As well as my questions above

To make sure I have a full back up of everything do I need to do something through phpMyAdmin?

**Caddyman** · 06-23-2009, 06:28 AM

yes you want to backup your database, you can do it in cpanel.

like cpanel>mysql databases>full backup

that'll drop a file in your root on your server, download it to desktop, and yes, if you backed up your files to a folder on your server, download them to your pc then delete the >backup<.

**DADOCTOR** · 06-27-2009, 10:32 PM

Thanks Caddyman,

I will do that, I then will do a test upgrade on my test board and I will go with the option of no images as it is a custom skin.

I am still not sure what to do with the config file so I think I might just leave the one that I have and not overwrite it?

Anyone have any other tips for upgrading?

**Caddyman** · 06-28-2009, 08:57 PM

if you arent sure the video i made should clear it up, check it out on youtube

YouTube - Install vBulletin

about 2:20 in the video for the config fle edits

**DADOCTOR** · 06-29-2009, 01:48 AM

Great video Caddyman,

I have done the upgrade on my test forum and there were no problems,

The next thing I have to do is update templates, I have 10 to do.

I have had a look at the differences between some of the files and compared them,
The color coding I think is rather confusing

it says
Text removed from old version

Text changed between versions

Text added in new version

do you have any tips on how to make this a bit easier to do, do I make the changes to the old file or make it the new one?

where it says Text added in new version is it as simple as adding that code to the old file?

As I have, a custom skin with a sidebar, which is a change from the default file, it is displayed in the pink background color which means Text removed from old version.

But this is text added to my original file I think, and in the comparison this is displayed in the pink background and next to it there is no text just a yellow background.

I am rather confused?
Please help

Regards
Ryan

**Caddyman** · 07-01-2009, 07:47 AM

i wish i had a better answer but i dont, all i do with templates is check to see if they work, if the site and hacks work i ignore the out of date templates