Migrating from HostMonster to DreamHost

[The-Forgotten]

Joomla Community,

I have been creating a new website for the company I work on my personal host (HostMonster). They have another host (DreamHost). I am looking to migrate the website I created from HostMonster to DreamHost. Before replacing anything on their website I will first run the website on a sub-folder [domain.com/home]. Once I have confirmed the website and all the features are fully functional, I will create a re-direct to the correct URL [domain.com/home].

Now that you all know the game plan, how can I accomplish this and does anyone else have experience to help me out. I have never done this before and cannot mess up their current configuration(s).

Many thanks in advance!

[imanickam]

(I) Moving the site from one service provider to another service provider

You could transfer your site developed in Joomla! to another host/location by the following ways.

(i) Use the extension Akeeba Backup Core (http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions ... ackup/1606) to backup your site including the database. You have to transfer the archive file created by Akeeba Backup Core to your remote host and use the kickstart.php script file (created by Akeeba Backup Core developers) to restore the site. Also, you would have a back-up permanently.

(ii) Use the manual process. Review the document http://docs.joomla.org/Copying_a_Joomla_website for more information.

Note:
(a) In both the cases, you have to create a new database on the remote host, create a user for the database, grant all privileges to the user for connecting to it.
(b) At the destination location, make sure to create the site in a sub-directory that is under the directory where your domain is pointing to - mostly this would be public_html or www.


(II) Moving the site from sub-directory to the main directory

Suggest reviewing the document http://docs.joomla.org/Moving_the_site_ ... irectories.

[The-Forgotten]

THANK YOU! I used the Akeeba Back Up method and it worked flawlessly, even with different versions of PHP on the servers. You saved me a lot of time and I am very grateful!