Im a webhosting noob and need some help
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You run the two sites side by side and then switch over with DNS when you are ready. You don't repoint DNS until the new site is 100%.
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@scottalanmiller said:
You run the two sites side by side and then switch over with DNS when you are ready. You don't repoint DNS until the new site is 100%.
Do i need to purchase another domain in the meantime?
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@scottalanmiller said:
You need to start by separating your services. First, move your DNS hosting to a third party like CloudFlare (free, and awesome.). That needs to be done and stable before you consider anything else.
Are you talking about moving my domain or just pointing it?
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@IRJ said:
Do i need to purchase another domain in the meantime?
No, you will just access the site on the new host via IP or some temporary sub domain name.
Example of something we are doing for a client:
Old Live site hosted with Network Solutions
: http://acidist.com
New Beta site hosted on Azure
: http://beta.acidist.comOnce we work out the bugs in the beta, we will change the DNS for the @ record and poof everyone suddenly starts flowing to the new design.
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@IRJ said:
@scottalanmiller said:
Whoa. Stop. NO legit host would ever ask you to transfer your domain. That's a scam.
Ok I have 3 options
"I want to register for a new domain"
"I want to transfer my domain"
"I will update my nameservers on an exsisting domain or I will register a new domain"I presume the 3 options here are what you see at 1&1 domain panel? No worries...just find a new registrar and use that new registrar to transfer your domain.
Worry about pointing dns until after domain is transferred to new domain registrar.
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@technobabble said:
I presume the 3 options here are what you see at 1&1 domain panel? No worries...just find a new registrar and use that new registrar to transfer your domain.
Worry about pointing dns until after domain is transferred to new domain registrar.
Why transfer the domain at all, unless he's unhappy with 1&1 as a registrar.
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@Dashrender said:
@technobabble said:
I presume the 3 options here are what you see at 1&1 domain panel? No worries...just find a new registrar and use that new registrar to transfer your domain.
Worry about pointing dns until after domain is transferred to new domain registrar.
Why transfer the domain at all, unless he's unhappy with 1&1 as a registrar.
Why indeed...I presume I felt as he was bailing from 1&1 completely....so if not...the above not necessary. @IRJ will just need to update the nameservers to point to his new host or do as @scottalanmiller said.
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@IRJ said:
@scottalanmiller said:
You run the two sites side by side and then switch over with DNS when you are ready. You don't repoint DNS until the new site is 100%.
Do i need to purchase another domain in the meantime?
No. There should be no domain purchases or changes.
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@IRJ said:
@scottalanmiller said:
You need to start by separating your services. First, move your DNS hosting to a third party like CloudFlare (free, and awesome.). That needs to be done and stable before you consider anything else.
Are you talking about moving my domain or just pointing it?
I'm talking about changing your DNS host. Nothing more. Not changing registrar nor reprinting DNS.
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It's fine to bail on 1and1 and move to GoDaddy or whomever but there is no need and even if you do, this isn't the time for that.
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@scottalanmiller said:
It's fine to bail on 1and1 and move to GoDaddy or whomever but there is no need and even if you do, this isn't the time for that.
Yes definitely don't do all of these things at the same time, you'll have a nightmare on your hands.
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Yes, each step is something to do alone. And changing the Registrar doesn't need to be done at all.
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I would use someone else. While having things in one place is nice, you should not be forced to move your domain. The update your name servers is the right choice to maintain your domain and DNS other than at your web provider. It is not hard to do, but can be confusing your first time through. You might want to make contact with your domain registrar for help.
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@bsouder said:
I would use someone else. While having things in one place is nice, you should not be forced to move your domain. The update your name servers is the right choice to maintain your domain and DNS other than at your web provider. It is not hard to do, but can be confusing your first time through. You might want to make contact with your domain registrar for help.
Thanks. That is exactly what I did.
Unfortunately, I am going to have to rebuild my website. I sold most of my inventory on it anyways. So rebuilding it wont be too bad.
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Why do you have to rebuild things?
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@scottalanmiller said:
Why do you have to rebuild things?
I could migrate the site over, but it may take just as long if not longer. I had 22 items in the entire store inventory and now I am down to 9 items
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This is the migration process
http://isenselabs.com/posts/step-by-step-opencart-migration-to-a-new-server
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@IRJ said:
@scottalanmiller said:
Why do you have to rebuild things?
I could migrate the site over, but it may take just as long if not longer. I had 22 items in the entire store inventory and now I am down to 9 items
Oh okay, so you don't have to. Yes, migrating systems always takes a bit because there is a database to move.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@IRJ said:
@scottalanmiller said:
Why do you have to rebuild things?
I could migrate the site over, but it may take just as long if not longer. I had 22 items in the entire store inventory and now I am down to 9 items
Oh okay, so you don't have to. Yes, migrating systems always takes a bit because there is a database to move.
Correct.
If I had a huge store with lots of inventory, then I would have to migrate.
