1. Migrationg Joomla! 1.5 to Joomla! 1.7 Andrew Rose Inch Communications Ltd www.inchconsult.co.ukwww.inchconsult.co.uk www.inchhosting.co.ukwww.inchhosting.co.uk

2. Contents Introduction Preparation Upgrade New Site Addons & Templates Test Make Live

3. Introduction This session aims to take you through the process of upgrading a Joomla! 1.5 site We will use a worked example

4. Preparation Back up your site (Akeeba)! Check all addons Download updates Create upgrade version of site – no!

5. Upgrade Install Jupgrade (http://www.matware.com.ar/downloads/joomla/jupgrade.html)http://www.matware.com.ar/downloads/joomla/jupgrade.html Check component parameters –Probably keep standard options except “Keep original positions” Start Upgrade Check new site...

6. New Site yousite.com/jupgrade 1.Template 2.Modules Publish them on the right (all) pages 3.Articles Parameters

7. Test Check all aspects Try to visit every page Check function of components

8. Make Live Remember directory specific settings Livesite variable Delete old tables?