Assuming this product is as good as what I have read about, I am planning to use the Pro version to help my sluggish forum, but I was wondering if it's recommended to install the lite version to test things out first? Anyone? ty

It's always recommended to try out the Lite version before buying any of our Pro versions :)

If the mod doesn't work with your server for whatever reason, we have a chance to resolve it without you being down x amount of money without a working product :)


Fillip

Is there a specific directory for the attachments or were we supposed to create one? I created one and moved the attachments into it, and now the forum isn't showing any images / style, etc. I assume this was not right.

My forum is now down. I guess I should have run a DB backup first (I have one from last night, but...)

Sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about. vB Optimise does not interfere with attachments in any way, shape or form from what I can tell by the code :S

Fillip

That doesn't sound good.

In adminCP...

Save Attachments as Files
"vBulletin offers you the ability to store attachments as files, instead of the database. It is highly recommended you do this as attachments can lead to slowing your database down and increased load."

What is that all about?

That is a default vBulletin feature, not a feature of vB Optimise :)

vB Optimise will advise you to correct the setting, but it won't automatically perform it for you.

If you are having issues getting into your forum after performing that action, I suggest contacting vBulletin support.

Maybe you forgot to CHMOD the folder as directed by the page vB Optimise linked you to?


Fillip

I did the CHMOD and the file are in the directory I created.

Isn't this a vb optimise feature?....

Do you know what VB database table(s) these attachments would have been removed from so I can restore them?

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If you mouse over the Edit Setting link you'll see it takes you to /attachment.php?do=storage.

The second screenshot you posted is not a vB Optimise feature :)

My best guess would be the attachment table - I can't say for certain, though. Before restoring, try moving them back into the database and see if they start showing up again.


Fillip

I tried putting them back but I got upload error messages so it doesn't appear to work.

So basically the vb optimise just took me to a feature within VB? It's not a function of optimise?

That's correct :)

Every single link you see on that page directs you to vBulletin features that are not optimally configured for maximum efficiency. That's the entire point of that page :)

vB Optimise's own settings can be configured in vBulletin Options under the "vB Optimise" setting headers. Those control how vB Optimise runs and what features within vB Optimise are enabled.


Fillip