install new version in different dir., point to old database

[espd]

Let's say I've been running PixelPost 1.4.2 for a couple years in a directory called ../old/

I want to upgrade but I want to install and play around with the new PP version, the CSS, the HTML, etc. before I switch my visitors over from ../old/

Can I install the new PP version in ../new/ and point it at the old database so it will retain all my old data, photos, comments etc.?

[Dkozikowski]

If you point it at the old database it will upgrade the database and make the 1.4.2 version unusable.

To do what you want you would have to make a copy of the current database and use the copy for testing.

[espd]

Thanks for the answer, dwilkinsjr+.

I've never made a copy of a database on my server, that's beyond my experience level at this point. I'll ask a friend or two if they can help. But if you have any tips, please let me know.

I don't suppose this function is already built into Pixelpost already? ; )

[Dennis]

http://www.schonhose.nl/pixelpost-addons/dbmanager/

[espd]

Dennis,

Your site says this add-on is for Pixelpost version 1.7+.

Can I use it with my current install of 1.4.2?

Also, do I put it in /addons/ or in /admin/ ?

thanks for helping.