Posted 1 year ago #
Hi there,
I'm getting the occasional error "Error establishing a database connection", I presume this is my server and I can't afford this downtime.
Is moving my word-press onto a new shared server, a huge amount of hassle?
I intended of moving the domain across to the new c-panel and then copying the wp-content folder onto my hard-drive and then onto the new host.
Is it really this simple?
Many thanks,
Sam
See Moving_WordPress. "hassle" is such a subjective term. ;-) It's not a simple job but it is eminently do-able if you calmly follow the steps outlined and doublecheck the instructions at each step..
Posted 1 year ago #
hi sam,
the error you have mentioned "Error establishing a database connection" means that the Php Mysql Database is down !
in your case, moving your wordpress site to a new host is a must, cuz, when a hosting starts showing this kind of errors it means that some websites that use Mysql are eating up ressources, which trigger to high load on cpu, and finally all the websites which are hosting on the same shared ip will have this error showed up...
yes, you may consider moving your host as a must, and don't worry about your backup, and files ,for exemple if you want to host in singlehost.com,just go to the support chat or submit a ticket to transfer your website to the new one, of caurse with no fees, because, they will transfer your website with a single button in their server
website transfer is used in all shared hosting
i hope i could have helped you.
have a good day
Posted 1 year ago #
Hi,
Thanks a lot, I'll bear this in mind. Website transfer would be a massive aid!
The database has "now been fixed" but its still a side worry. If it goes wrong again, I'll for sure change supplier.
Many thanks,
Sam
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