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1. dainismichel
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Hi all,

   I've done so much work on my site that I am afraid to update to WP 2.8. A while back, I suggested there be a push-button immediate site replication tool (set the directory, FTP settings, etc), that could be used to make completely current test environments.

   Is there a way for me to do that?

   My WP install is in a directory called community.

   If I were to just copy everything into a directory called "test," would I have to do anything else to be able to test the install?
   If I'm at the same "directory level" would all of the "pointers" in the code work?

   Basically, I don't find it wise to update to 2.8 without doing so in a test environment first.

   Suggestions as to how to make one?
   Suggestions about update procedures and "best practices" for updating WP?

   Best,
   Dainis

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   the problem with site replication is in your test folder you would be making actual changes to your database on your live copy also.

   why not just do a fresh 2.8 install in a folder - copy modified files and themes over - add same plugins, etc - and test it that way?

3. dainismichel
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Because that would take a really really really long time. I think the automatic backup/test environment generator should create a new database and complete install at the push of a button.

   The way the plugin would work is:

   1) Set all FTP and DB settings
   2) Press "replicate"
   3) Wait and then you have an exact copy of your WP site installed at a new location with a separate DB.
   4) Breathe a sigh of relief...do all your testing in the test environment, keep the replication as a backup...etc.

   Here is my original thread voicing this desire:

   http://wordpress.org/support/topic/252135?replies=6

   Best,
   Dainis

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