Backup DB is a dfferent version to new host :(

[bashy]

Hi peeps

I am moving to a new host but i cannot import my DB as its a different
version. Whats the best way to convert the database to another version?

Is there a program that will do this?

My database is My-SQL is 4.1.12
New Host My-SQL is 4.0.18

any advice?

[Desihunk]

Mail your host and ask them to upgrade :-)

[bashy]

Not applicable im afraid!

I need a moderator or admin to help me out here if poss?

I know nothing about SSH access an i have been told if
i use this method then i will be able to backup the database
to be compatible with MySQL 4.0.18. by entering the
following command:

mysqldump --compatible=mysql40 DATABASE_NAME > database.sql.

Replace "DATABASE_NAME" with the name of the database.

Is there a mod or admin that can help me with this please, I have got SSH
activated on my existing account, I need a mod or admin as i dont think i can
really trust anyone ese to have this sort of access to my hosts servers?

Please can someone help as i really need this resolving asap as i need to get
the other server up and running?

Yours hopefully

[DrewM]

just contact your host I'm positive they'll be fine woth it.

[bashy]

Hi m8, already tried that, they say they cannot do it as they dont have the newer version or sommat....

I think there fobbing me off to be honest!

[Code Monkey]

Why would it not work? Database dumps haven't really changed between those two versions.

[bashy]

I really dont know, I have just tried myself using SSH and got this error:
Error 1045: Access denied for user `bashys-place.com`@localhost`
(using password: NO) when trying to connect

I got this error when running the command: mysqldump --compatible=mysql40 web18_4rum > database.sql.

[Code Monkey]

Well, that is a user error. You need to set up that user and password first.

[bashy]

Hi Jump

There aint anywhere to actually setup a user.
All i had to do was activate SSH then wait an hour and hey presto
i have access now....

To me it looks like im locked out of using that command?

[Code Monkey]

Have your host, or anyone with GRANT Privs, set up a user.

Or better yet, don't use that host. It seems to be a step down in service. Don't they have a control panel?

[bashy]

Hi m8

Actually i have just gone with another 1, shame really as it aint as good but it will do, and they took the DB with no worries :)

Cheers for ya help