Database Vs File System

How Should I store Items ?

And where do i select the path ?

If i Click attachment Storage type it just asks if i want to move items from the database to the file system ...well OK but where do i set the file paths and ect I know they have to be chmoded 777 i can do this ,

So I need to create Folders on the sever for Avatars , Ect..ect.... and chmod them 777 then set the path (SOMEWHERE?) then click move items from server to file system , now how are these backed up ? i just sync with my local computer and store the images on an external harddrive here ?

I want to keep my sql clean Tell me how/if i should do this Please

DM

[DieselMinded]

Path and name of file to save backup to:Your web server must have access to write to this directory (usually chmod 0777)

It has a fansy link in there how do i select my computer?

DM

If I hit go under the list will it promt me to where on my computer i want to put it?

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by DiesellMinded

It has a fansy link in there how do i select my computer?

DM

If I hit go under the list will it promt me to where on my computer i want to put it?

Don't hit go. Use the one right below that

[DieselMinded]

Warning: The file path specified here will save the backup within the web root, meaning that anybody can download it. We recommend that you specify a more secure location to store your backup.
Path and name of file to save backup to:Your web server must have access to write to this directory (usually chmod 0777)

./forumbackup-xx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxxx.sql

How do i change the field to my computer?

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by DiesellMinded

./forumbackup-xx-xx-xxxx-xxxxxxx.sql

How do i change the field to my computer?

You can't. But IMO, I like using that one a lot better. You just use that one, and download from FTP to your HD