I'm on 4.1.3 and because of extensive template edits I want to test 4.1.4 before upgrading. I've created a new 'testvb' database and restored a backup of the existing one into it. I will create a new 'testvb' files folder in my directory and upload all the new files via FTP, but there are a couple of things puzzling me.
When I restored the existing database to the new 'testvb' database, didn't that install the existing templates? How does the upgrade process overwrite those? I think it will be easier for me to let it install all new templates and then go in and make my edits.
I've written several custom phrases. Are those preserved in the upgrade?
I made several changes to the FAQs and Forum Rules, are those preserved?
Does the test site need to be hidden from Google to prevent getting dinged for duplicate content?
After I'm through testing, what's the best way to copy the new database and files over to the default locations?
When I restored the existing database to the new 'testvb' database, didn't that install the existing templates? How does the upgrade process overwrite those? I think it will be easier for me to let it install all new templates and then go in and make my edits.
I've written several custom phrases. Are those preserved in the upgrade?
I made several changes to the FAQs and Forum Rules, are those preserved?
Does the test site need to be hidden from Google to prevent getting dinged for duplicate content?
After I'm through testing, what's the best way to copy the new database and files over to the default locations?
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