The actual posts are entered in one of the tables in (typically) a sql file, but you would normally import the whole file.
If you import a backup made after having problems that led to you abandoning the database, you’d be importing the same problems. The back up you need is one made on the last date you know was before the problems started.
Thank you for getting back to me, Vera.
So the .sql file is part of one of the old databases that I backed up?
And would the .sql file contain pages I created, as well as posts?
Sandra
An sql file (they can be in other formats too) from a database backup would normally have all 10 tables and the data in them.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Database_Description
to see what the structure is (some names vary with the version you use).
If you have PHP MyAdmin with your host you can use it to see yours.
You need to go to the source of the tool you used to back up (using a plugin, through your host in a CPanel, etc.) for more specific guidance in using your backup.
Hi Vera:
Thank you so much for your help. I was able to upload my old posts without a hitch. Am missing a few because of lag time in my backups, but it sure beats having to start completely from scratch.
You’re the greatest!
Warmly,
Sandra
