[Xerte] Re: database.php

[Dave Burnett]

>Although I can see that requirement being a problem in some educational organisations
Ron, you said it, not me.
>get a new host!Thanks for the useful advice, we can pass it along to the average user verbatim.Since when was the point to ram through (unnecessary) changes to satisfy one particular design for an open source application?
The public install code had a fatal unhandled error.See any reason to slow down a bit?


From: ronm at mitchellmedia.co.uk
To: xerte at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:46:06 +0100
Subject: [Xerte] Re: database.php

> Not much to do there eh?< apart from get a new host!I think they should be able to do a cpanel to cpanel transfer without you having to do anything until the move is complete. From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Dave Burnett
Sent: 29 April 2012 18:33
To: Xerte list
Subject: [Xerte] Re: database.php >Although I can see that requirement being a problem in some educational organisations but as you say the potential risks with still using PHP 4 arguably means that's a good thing!  Here's the response from my ISP for a php upgrade: Dear Dave Burnett,

Thank you for using our service. Let me inform you that your current php version is PHP 4.4, if it is essential for your application to have PHP 5 support we may move your account to a new server with all new features.

Before we can perform a control panel migration for your account, there are several things we need to bring to your attention and require your confirmation. You must ensure you have a complete backup of all web related data which includes the following:

* All files you have uploaded
* Databases
* Email content


Once you have a backup of your content please let us know and we can continue with the migration. After the migration has been completed you will need to re-upload all content and recreate any databases and email accounts as well as pointing your domain nameservers to a new location.

Your old IP Address and hosting content will remain active for two weeks to avoid downtime due to the propagation of the new nameservers. After two weeks the content will be removed from the old control panel.

If you have Windows account and use ColdFusion please note that Coldfusion is not enabled on the new servers by default. You will have to enable this separately in Account Settings for extra cost $5/mo right after the move is completed. Coldfusion version will be upgraded to Coldfusion MX 7 (7.0.2.142559). We cannot proceed with platform switch if you do not agree with these conditions.Not much to do there eh?So, sure, unilaterally go ahead and force a php upgrade.It will satisfy the purists.      This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. 
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