Moving servers

[Seahawk]

We have had a successful site running for 8 months and it has been great to use.

We have only accepted PayPal on the site but decided to implement the credit card module. As part of this, we asked our web host company for an SSL certificate.

The server the site was hosted on could not support SSL for some reason and so the technical staff moved all of the files over to a different server. The site no longer works, the home page showing "System Setup required." None of the files have been changed and the hosting company is the same as before. They also host our data base, so no change there.

Do we have to re-install Zen Cart or is it a simple case of changing the two configuration files: includes/configure.php and /admin/includes/configure.php files to reflect the new server pathway?

We are running Zen Cart 1.3.8a. We have found it to be stable and have the view that if something works, leave it! We are not developers or computer experts, so be gentle with us!

Regards
Nigel& Sarah

[DrByte]

The correct way to move from server to server is described here: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=100
The method explained there is intentional since it builds the correct configure.php files content for you, without making you guess what needs to be put in each spot.
That said, yes, you just need to make sure the configure.php files contain the right values for the server you're on.

As far as using the outdated v1.3.8a, do take note that there were some serious security vulnerabilities in that version. You should make sure you've applied all the patches, and/or upgrade to the latest version, else you risk getting hacked.

[Seahawk]

Hello,

Thank you and noted on the old version. Is it possible to make the new install using the new version straight away or should I use the old one and then upgrade?

[DrByte]

Either way is fine.

[Seahawk]

Many thanks for all your help - site is running well on its new, faster server!.

The SSL certificate has been set up in the last 24 hours and I am now having problems with that. It is a dedicated certificate, not shared. I have followed the instructions in the FAQs about changing the two config files to display TRUE in both ENABLE_SSL and ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG and SSL_ADMIN. No luck; I saw an error 404 page in both instances, even after clearing the browser cache and restarting and all the other usual work rounds. As always, I am probably missing something obvious...

The support guys at my ISP assures me the Cert is okay, so any pointers would be appreciated please!

BTW, once this is sorted out, the next exciting instalment is the upgrade!! Phew!

[DrByte]

If you're asking for input on that, a domain name would help.