Merging Forums -- Purchase of new forum and its content -- How To?

[Masked Crusader]

Hey all.

I just recently purchased all of the data from a competitor in my market.

He has a lot of data that I am trying to inject into my database (users, posts, threads, forums, etc). I just want to inject all the data in as is and then go through it manually and take out what I do not need.

What is the best way to do this?

Thanks!

[souperman]

It's not easy merging two databases. The best way is to just import the dump file into a fresh database and work from there.

[snakes1100]

The only way to "inject" the data CORRECTLY from the board that you purchased is to use Impex, you should post at vbulletin.com.