Data serialization in the database

  • Resolved vipteam

    (@vipteam)


    2 years ago

    How does the plugin work on data serialization in the database?

    I understand how to make a backup and restore. However, I didn’t find anything about changing the domain. I want to transfer the page to another server/domain (from localhost to XAMPP to live domain). How does it work? Can you explain me in basic steps?

    What about login data (new domain, new username, new password, new database,…)? Can this be done through this plugin?

    I haven’t used this plugin, but I’m seriously considering starting to use it. I just need a little more information. Thanks in advance.

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  • brandonco

    (@brandonco)

    Hi @vipteam,

    Total Upkeep is the perfect backups and migrations plugin to use to accomplish data serialization right out of the box. Total upkeep backups can be created in a number of ways.

    You can backup an entire WordPress website (database + files) or create a completely custom backup using specific files and database tables.

    What makes it work is that you will have the Total Upkeep plugin installed at the Source url as well as the Destination url. You’ll have the ability to create a “Magic Link” from the source website then paste that link into the Destination site to initiate your migration.

    After a restore your destination sites login data will reflect database of the source site.

    I hope this helps @vipteam, please let us know if we can answer anything else for you.

    Thread Starter vipteam

    (@vipteam)

    Hi @brandonco,

    Thank you for your reply. I think I got the basics down. Allow me a few more questions.

    Total Unkeep is more than just a Backup/Restore plugin. I am confused by the multitude of options and possibilities.

    It will be best to install Total Unkeep and explore the possibilities myself.

    If I understood correctly, Total Unkeep does not have a backup like installer.php and archive.zip. To migrate a website to another domain, it works only through “Magic Link”. That means I need to do a clean install of WordPress on the destination, activate Total Unkeep on the source and destination and then it migrates the site? There is no other way?

    Does it work on localhost with XAMPP?

    Thanks in advance. Regards,

    Hi @vipteam,

    Thanks for your response and I apologize for the delay on this. Along with the Magic Link, Total Upkeep will allow you to upload backup archive files directly to your web server where you can restore them as well.

    This can be done on a server level through FTP or directly from the Total Upkeep dashboard of your WordPress site.

    You should be able to setup and run Total Upkeep with your XAMPP installation as well.

    I hope this helps!

    Thread Starter vipteam

    (@vipteam)

    Hi @brandonco

    Thank you very much. I installed the plugin live on the server. Everything is perfectly clear. The plugin works flawlessly. I really enjoy using this plugin. You have a new user.

    Have a nice day. Regards,

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