ima not sure about this :(

[silver surfer]

I am not sure if and how i can restore my backup (mysql4.1) to 3.7-3 ?

I mean...i want to backup my live forum (3.6.8.-2, 27K members) and create a new VB 3.7-3.Then get somehow the members and posts. I restored already 2 times my forum with a backup and i know how this part works.But i am not sure if its so simple like i imagine right now. If not,can i and SHOULD i try it on my live forum (after doing a backup of course) ?

Any hints appreciated !

Cheers and happy new year to all of you !!!

ps.
sorry mods, if this is in the wrong place.feel free to remove it if its so.

[snakes1100]

1. Create a subfolder called test-373 and upload the new 3.7.0-3 files to it.

2. Dump/Backup your live db and create a new db named test_373, import the backup you just took into it.

3. Perform the upgrade on the new test-373 you've just created.

[Dismounted]

3.7 Beta 3 is still a beta and should not be used in live environments. Also, the beta should only be used if you have sound knowledge of vBulletin (I've used that term loosely).

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You are missing 1 step:
2b) Edit your config.php for the test board to point to your test database.