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Currently I have Version 1.39d
Mods: PayPal payment module added
Plugin: Monthly Sales (thats it)
Server version: 5.6.41 - MySQL Community Server (GPL)
cpsrvd 11.76.0.21
Database client version: libmysql - 5.1.73
phpMyAdmin Version information: 4.8.3
So, over a year ago I planned to upgrade to 1.5X, but that never happened. But I really need to update now. I am now unsure which is the best way to go, since I now also will be upgrading my PhpBB forum, as it is outdated as well, and now added in is updating all the mysql and PHP... yikes. I have not done anything in I do not know how many years so I am super rusty, coupled with me not knowing hardly anything to begin with! That said, I am not sure if it is now better for me to try and upgrade, or a fresh install with all these added complications?
As for what I have.. I do vaguely remember having some folders named CUSTOM in some folders... Back when I was a little more versed and researching. But I have since forgotten so much :) The only mods being Monthly Sales (which I definitely need or something similar) as well as a paypal module. So far, I have done the homework of figuring out what each latest version will require, and then talking to my host of what is best or available.
Zen Cart Requirements:
PHP Version (future versions including v1.5.8 will require PHP 7.3+)
Using the latest version of Zen Cart is always recommended for maximum compatibility.
Zen Cart v1.5.7 is designed for PHP 5.6 through PHP 7.4
PHP Modules used by Zen Cart
Zen Cart requires a few PHP modules enabled: curl, mysqli, zlib. (v1.5.8 will require pdo)
Optional modules: gd and mb_xxxxx.
PHP Memory Recommendations
memory_limit suggested: 128M or higher such as 256M or 512M if your server can handle it.
post_max_size and upload_max_filesize should be set to whatever max file size you or your customers may upload. Usually 8M is sufficient for most sites, but if you’re accepting huge uploads, set both to the max size of accepted combined uploads.
MySQL Version (future versions including v1.5.8 will require MySQL 5.7.8+ or MariaDB 10.2.7+)
Zen Cart v1.5.7 expects MySQL 5.1 to 8.0, or MariaDB 10.1 to 10.4
Apache Zen Cart works primarily with Apache 2.4 or 2.2
PhpBB Version 3.3 Requirements:
After talking to my host.. Here was his reply:A webserver or web hosting account running on any major Operating System with support for PHP
A SQL database system, one of:
MySQL 4.1.3 or above (MySQLi required)
MariaDB 5.1 or above
MS SQL Server 2000 or above (via ODBC or the native adapter)
Oracle
PostgreSQL 8.3+
SQLite 3.6.15+
PHP 7.1.3+ with support for the database you intend to use.
getimagesize() function enabled
The following PHP modules are required:
json
XML support
Corresponding PHP module for the database system you intend to use
The following PHP modules are optional, but will provide access to additional features.
zlib Compression support
Remote FTP Support
GD Support
So it looks like it would be best to go with 7.4, since 7.2 would only work on the zen cart and not on the forum. The suggestion of mySQL 5.7 will work it seems (forum will require 4.13 and above while zen cart will require 5.1 to 8.0 so lets forgo 8.0 if it is buggy- less headache the better!!).Hello,
We can do the version updates for you, so don't worry about those. I just need to know which versions of software you need. In EA4 we can install multiple php versions so it sounds to me like upgrading to the following setup would work well for you. Also don't worry the full cpanel backup, puts the databases in it, if it was a cpanel backup that you made you should be all set.
Install the following:
Apache 2.4
PHP 7.2 and 7.4
Php modules needed in both: json, getimagesize() function must be enabled, zlib Compression support, FTP, gd, curl, mysqli, and MB_*.
Mysql version: 5.7 (8.0 is still new and potentially buggy) Also keep in mind changing mysql is a server wide change, so make sure your other sites will work with this version.
If the above settings will work for you please let us know, and we can either schedule a time for the updates or start when you would like us to.
Thank you,
Mike
So now I have to figure out how the best way to execute these new versions.. And does my host make all these changes before or after?
I am a little overwhelmed and not sure where to start or go from here since I am running such old versions!
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