I used http://www.rusiczki.net/2007/01/24/sql-dump-file-splitter/ to split my database into smaller chunks. That part worked perfectly. Great, easy tool.
I then tried importing the files using phpMyAdmin as a plug-in on my WordPress blog, or prior to installing WordPress through my server’s tools. Either way, I can import the first 10 or 11 chunks successfully but then it fizzles out and stops giving me feedback. It just hangs and then ends.
I wrote 1&1 and they said if I upgrade to the next package, they have better tools available for importing. Alas. I think I’m going to just forget about this effort. 🙂
Well, I appreciate your help and letting me know about the potential problems. I will definitely make some changes to ensure I am protected. 🙂
I am glad to hear that the database information is valid and not corrupt. I will look around and see what I can find to split the database into smaller chunks. I didn’t even think you could do that manually. That might be the easiest solution.
I’ll add any updates if I figure something out — in case anyone else has problems and comes across this post.
