How do I import a backup?

[Lacrosse Boy]

Hi,

I'd like to restore my database from a previous backup. How do I go about doing this? I'm using vBulletin 3 Beta 7.

Thanks for any help!

[Steve Machol]

The only reliable method of backing up and restoring a database is with shell access via telnet or ssh. Please see the instructions here:

http://www.vbulletin.com/manual/movingservers.html

(Step 3 is for restoring the db.)

[Lacrosse Boy]

Is the vbulletin.sql file the entire database? I have one mySQL DB set up with only vBulletin on it.

[Steve Machol]

It's probably the entire database but I'd need to know how you made the backup.

[Lacrosse Boy]

I just used the "Database Backup" option in vBulletin's AdminCP.

[Steve Machol]

The Admin CP backup option may or may not create a complete databae, depending on the size of the db. This is because it is subject to PHP timeouts. Consequently the only way to know for sure if it's complete is to restore it and see what happens.

[Lacrosse Boy]

Well, it worked!

Thanks so much for the help. I truly appreciate it.

[eddiec]

i also did a backup from the admincp. i'd like to restore it but am fuzzy on the process. I'm hosting the forum and database on site. any help would be appreciated!

thanks.

[Steve Machol]

i also did a backup from the admincp. i'd like to restore it but am fuzzy on the process. I'm hosting the forum and database on site. any help would be appreciated!

thanks.

Step 3:

The only reliable method of backing up and restoring a database is with shell access via telnet or ssh. Please see the instructions here:

http://www.vbulletin.com/manual/movingservers.html

(Step 3 is for restoring the db.)