[Lexx]

Originally Posted by KirbyDE

I'd do the following:

1) Make sure both run the same version
2) Shut down the live board
3) Make a backup of all files and the database (just in case anything goes wrong)
4) Upload all files form your test board
5) Export style & language from your testbord
6) Import both at your live board
7) If you made changes to the database structue do the same changes to the live system
8) Check if everything is ok
9) Open the live board

Kirby

Thanks for the reply.

I'm new so please be patient.

Numbers 1-4) I understand.

Numbers 5-6) I assume this is done through Styles and Templates --> Download / Upload Styles. Correct?

Number 7) is the puzzler for me. When you say make changes to the database, how do I do that? Do I have to manually re-enter all the new forums I made on my testbed computer?

How do I get the "live" database on the remote server to recognize the new forums I made on the testbed computer, and have just uploaded to the live server. How do I "mesh" the new vBulletin styles and forums with the old existing data base?

Your's or anyone's comments are certainly appreciated as I try to get a handle on this program.

Thanks again