Download pptx - WordCamp LA 2011 - WordPress Server Migration

WordPressServer Transfers

Server to Server &.com to Self Hosted (.org)

When is a change needed?

• Poor Quality of Service• The need to Upgrade Platforms• Prices / Features• Moving from .com to Self Hosted

John Smith 310 – 555 - 1234

YourDomain.com 216.193.251.47

PhoneBook Lookup

DNS Lookup

What is a WordPress Site?

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What is a WordPress Site?

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How does my site actually Work?

Domain.com

ns1.dns_server.comns2.dns_server.com

216.193.251.47

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Overview of Migration

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Transferring a Self Hosted Blog

Migrate WordPressTest WebsitePoint Domain

Migrating your WordPress Database

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Basic Steps1. Export2. Import

Tool to Use:phpMyAdmin

Importing / Exporting a Database

1. Export Database2. Create New Database3. Import Database

Database created, Now Take Note!

• Database Name: inmoti6_wptest• Database User: inmoti6_wpuser• Database Pass: password

Migrating your WordPress Files

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Basic Steps1. Download to Desktop2. Upload to new Server

Tool to Use:FileZilla

Migrating your WordPress Files

Information you’ll need:1. FTP Username2. FTP Password3. FTP Host4. Document Root (public_html)

Configuring WordPress Files with Database

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Basic Steps1. Update wp-config.php

Tool to Use:• Any File Editor

Database created, Now Take Note!

• Database Name: inmoti6_wptest• Database User: inmoti6_wpuser• Database Pass: password



Testing Your Website

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Available Options1. Hosts File Modification2. Temporary URL

Temporary URLs

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ecbiz108.inmotionhosting.com/~inmoti6


When testing with the Temp URL…http://inmotiontesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/newyork.gif

http://ecbiz108.inmotionhosting.com/~inmoti6/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/newyork.gif


Available Options1. Hosts File Modification2. Temporary URL

Testing with a Hosts File Mod

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hosts file

If there was a problem…

Temporary URLHosts file Modification

How to Edit your Hosts File

Information you’ll need• Your Domain Name• New Server’s IP Address• Admin Access

How to Edit your Hosts File

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

/private/etc/hosts

Password?

Your computer may be caching the wrong IP address…

When editing your hosts…

Don’t forget to undo your changes when done!



Update your Nameservers

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Contact your domain’s registrar…

“I need to update mydomain’s nameservers.”

Update your Nameservers

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How WordPress.COM Works

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How WordPress.COM Works



Transferring from WordPress.COM

Export DataInstall WordPressImport Data

Test WebsiteRedirect Traffic

Additional Configuration

Exporting your Data



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