Server change, how to restore post data and forums to new VB install

[lrmzx9]

So I had to change my webhost and decided to go with an install of Dolphin community software for my frontend software and integrate VB into it for the forums section. I have enlisted some help in doing so. I backed up my old VB database on my old server and cannot get it to import into the new VB install. I would be happy with importing old post data as well as my theme. Whats the easiest way to do this?

Thanks

[Opserty]

<a href="http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/manual_database_restore" target="_blank">Restoring your MySQL Database Manually</a>

[lrmzx9]

In the right-hand frame, you will see a row of links. Click [SQL]

You will see a large input box for queries and below that you will see a smaller box labeled Browse.

Click the [Browse] button, navigate to and select the backup file on your home computer and click the [Go].


I dont have the BROWSE button in myphpadmin.

[sylar]

You have to do a full copy of your DB from within your providers panel and then reload it into your new providers host. Of course there is a lot more involved but thats it in a nutshell. If you dont know how to do it best ask someone you know that does or use the servives that VB offers but it will cost ya.

[Dismounted]

The only reliable method of backing up and restoring a database is with shell access via telnet or ssh. This is because backing up with a PHP script like that in the Admin CP or phpMyAdmin can result in PHP timeouts errors and an incomplete backup file. Please see the instructions here:

Backup:
http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/maintenance_ssh_backup

Restore:
http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/maintenance_ssh_restore

P.S. If you don't have shell access, some people have also reported success with these scripts:

MySQLDumper:
http://www.mysqldumper.de/en/index.php

MySQLHotxcopy:
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134821&highlight=mysqlhotcopy

Bigdump:
http://www.ozerov.de/bigdump.php