Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

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Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:04 am

I know it has been covered but i tried to do this and failed miserably...
I deleted everything but the images, files, and config.php
Did a fresh install of the modded version,
then it came up like the vanilla copy but none of the urls were optimized. I tried to make a new post to check if only the new posts would be optimized but it threw me to the good ol php blank screen.
What did i do wrong? Someone here said that is all you needed to do but i must have missed something. People have asked about this already but it seems nobody has posted an answer yet. I searched but if i overlooked the solution would somebody mind pointing me in the right direction? I would really appreciate it!
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby HB » Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:40 am

Since you're running against an existing database, my guess is that you didn't run the phpBB-seo install script that alters the tables required by the premod and change the phpBB-seo settings in the ACL (?).

I recommend setting up a local server using xampp so you can confirm the installation with debug options on; see the last two lines below. Then instead of seeing a blank page, you would see the actual error - production systems suppress error display as a security precaution since the trace might include sensitive data.

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<?php
// phpBB 3.0.x auto-generated configuration file
// Do not change anything in this file!
$dbms = 'mysql';
$dbhost = 'localhost';
$dbport = '';
$dbname = 'your_dbname';
$dbuser = 'root';
$dbpasswd = '';

$table_prefix = 'phpbb3_';
$acm_type = 'file';
$load_extensions = '';

@define('PHPBB_INSTALLED', true);
@define('DEBUG', true);
@define('DEBUG_EXTRA', true);
?>
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:46 pm

I certainly did not! Thats what i get for trying to install after a 15hr day hah. Ok, so I install and run the SEO script within my current site, THEN change the settings in the admin control panel to reflect what exactly? Sorry if i am asking questions that have been posted. After that Should i create a local copy and THEN run the premod and copy in my files and config.php file? Thank you so much for the help, I really appreciate it and sorry if i am totally misunderstanding :oops:
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:08 pm

Anyone?
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby austin881 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:33 pm

I really don't know what you're asking.

Go to the ACP > phpBB-SEO tab and enable rewrites. My guess is that you haven't created the .htaccess file yet and moved it into your phpBB root.
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:41 pm

at the moment i have a completely vanilla copy of phpbb3.06, I just want instructions on how to overlay the modded version. I tried uninstalling my current one but just keeping my database and files but it didnt work. So i install the SEO mod first, then set that, then uninstall, then install the modded installer, then put my config file back?
SORRY, I guess long story short im looking on how to upgrade from regular phpbb3 forum (with current database) to the SEO premodded version.
And again, thank you guys for all your help.
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby austin881 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:55 pm

The original subject of this topic was Going from 3.0.6 to Premod. I guess I'm confused as to where we are now.

At this point the only thing that even makes sense to me is the "long story short" part.

If you are simply trying to convert an existing vanilla phpBB 3.0.6 to a more search engine friendly version you'll need to use the phpBB SEO Ultimate SEO URL V 0.6.2 The instructions are outstanding and if you follow them closely you'll have much success.

I think you are misunderstanding what a "Premod" is. If you have a regular phpBB site and you want to modify it you would use the Ultimate SEO URL modification we have here. Premod is a pre-modified version that a person can start with as a base, premod is not what you use to modify an existing site.

Either:
1) Start fresh with phpBB SEO Premod V 3.0.6
-or-
2) Modify your existing site with the numerous individual modifications (ie. Ultimate SEO, GYM, Zero dupe, Related, etc.) starting with phpBB SEO Ultimate SEO URL V 0.6.2
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:48 pm

Thanks for the clarification Austin-
I understand what each one is, i was just asking if there was a way to remove the vanilla site but keep the database, then install the premod, then pretty much "paste" back in my forum data (so to speak).

I thought it was possible because from what i have read people have done it but i could be confused.
Im thinking though, if i start with the URL seo mod, THEN remove and reinstall, will everything be linked correctly?

I just would like to do this because it seems safer than installing each mod. I screwed up my site ROYALLY the first time because notepad used the wrong encoding

Thanks again and i apologize if i seem rather thick
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby austin881 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:20 pm

theshmo891 wrote:I understand what each one is, i was just asking if there was a way to remove the vanilla site but keep the database, then install the premod, then pretty much "paste" back in my forum data (so to speak).

Short answer: No.

Long answer:
If you have an existing functioning site your option is to install the individual mods so as to not disturb your database and all the existing data. You can't just toss all your files and replace them with preMod files and expect everything to work perfectly again. Is your site heavily modified? How many members do you have? Please give me some idea of what we're working with. A lot of my advice is based on assumptions because I don't know the details of your case.

You're looking for the quick an easy solution and there just isn't one. :(

Good luck and may the force be with you. Start installing the mods starting with the first one I mentioned. :)
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:31 pm

Forgive me if i wanted to take the "easy" way out, it just seems very daunting making all these big changes and i dont want to mess up my pagerank (even though i'm extremely hard to find on google). I guess i just don't understand it enough to be comfortable with making all these changes. I wish i could walk through it with someone but i will spend the next day just reading and hope i don't mess anything up when i make the changes.

As for my site, Its not heavily modded at all, has a page based heavily on the stock (the narrow one) I made some code changes but i had to wipe them all out with a previous backup when i made that coding error. This is my site:
Total posts 1274 | Total topics 119 | Total members 86
Nothing crazy at all
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby austin881 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:53 pm

If you want to PM me some details I can take a look and give you an accurate assessment of how daunting and big of a job it might be.

I think with a little help you can get it accomplished.
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:17 pm

what about this?

Which SEO Mod to chose?
So, I definitely encourage you to at least try our SEO Premod on a local server

It's a fast an easy way to find out more about the possibilities offered here. It's also wise to take the time to try the several URL standards available to choose the one you want to use before you go online (it's not so good to do the option testing online).

Then, since you basically only used a custom style, no mods, it would be very easy for you to go for the premod keeping your post and users.
You would just have to (after a full backup of course, files + db) upload all files from the premod's root/ directory to your phpBB directory except config.php, and then hit phpbb_seo/phpbb_seo_install.php and gym_sitemaps/gym_install.php to add the phpBB SEO acp modules to your db.
For you custom style, you would just need to implement these code changes : Prosilver / subsilver2 code changes
Of course, it would be a lot better to first try this on a local server, but there is nothing more than that to do (except tuning the options and implementing the .htaccess of course).
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby austin881 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:31 pm

It sounds like that guy didn't have much of an existing active phpBB forum. For him I would suggest starting completely fresh with preMod. It all depends on how mature your forums are. Yours are a little more mature and you have 1274 posts, 119 topics, and 86 members to worry about.

You can do as dcz suggested but it can be tricky. Can you please grace us with the URL of your site?
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby theshmo891 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:44 pm

of course, i sent it to you but its http://www.thecollegeforums.com
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Re: Going from 3.0.6 to Premod

Postby dcz » Sat Jan 30, 2010 2:05 pm

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