Moving my existing site and shopping cart

[EAMartonyi]

I need to move my existing site with shopping cart. My host said they would zip my site to make it available to move.
How easy is it to do that?
What do I need to know before I go ahead?

thanks

[RobbieLePommie]

You'll need to zip the database (done through phpmyadmin) or dump the mssql database (through Enterprise Manager). Then zip hte files.

When restoring, you'lll need to reset a few file permissions, (probably), recreate a blank database and upload. But that'll be all.

You'll also need to change the NameServer entries on your domain and make sure you move mail. There could be a small risk of a lost mail (i.e. mail stll going to your old account) withing a few hours of the move. So target a tiem when you'll unlikely to get much mail, or set it up sop mail going to your old server gets forwarded to a third party somewhere (e.g hotmail, gmail). That's it really. No big drama.

[Mike]

EAMartonyi,

Welcome to HostNexus!

Most of what you are asking is also covered in the Activation email we sent you. It is full of usefull information. But in any case, we are always here to help! Please feel free to ask. Also, don't forget to use our Helpdesk system. Our techs are always working to assist you in any way we can.