Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

by Gary Lyon -
Number of replies: 4

Question for you more experienced folks.

I would like to convert the following configuration to a production site.

  • Moodle 1.8.6 (20080711)
  • Win2K3 (R2) system
  • XAMPP 1.6.3a (Apache 2.2.4, MySQL 5.0.45, Php 5.2.3 +4.4.7 + Pear).

What migration path would make the best sense to move to a production installation and upgrade to Moodle 1.9.9?

Thanks for your suggestions/guidance.

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Re: Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

by Tim Hunt -
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See Moodle migration.

I suggest you separate the two steps: Move you installation to the new server, and verify it is working. Then upgrade to the latest version, and verify that is working.

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Re: Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

by Gary Lyon -

Thanks Tim. Is it reasonable/safe/sane to assume that if I back up my MySQL db and Moodle data folder that I could then rebuild the server to current release levels and then import to the new system?

Thanks again for your guidance.

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Re: Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

by Tim Hunt -
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Yes, but don't throw away the old XAMPP site until the new one is working smile

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Re: Windows server: XAMPP -> production conversion

by Gary Lyon -

Thanks much and I'll definitely follow your advice.

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