Old Sites to brand new install on different server

[Kayla]

Hi there:

I just want to double check that I am doing it the simplest and most efficient way.

I have two ancient sites (one on 1.2.7 and the other 1.3.8a) that I am finally getting around to updating.

I plan to install new, latest versions on new servers for these sites and all I want is all the data (especially customer and order data) in the new installs as I plan on completely redesigning from scratch.

Do I just follow the instructions here https://www.zen-cart.com/entry.php?3...d-of-upgrading and just skip steps a and b?

It's been years since I've messed with the guts of these sites so I'm really rusty with ZC. Thanks much.

[DrByte]

For building on a new server...

I wouldn't exactly say "skip" steps a and b.

The difference is:

You're doing "b" on the new server.

And in step "c" (ie: when it comes time to "go live"), you'll need to completely re-copy the database from the old server to the new server.

And step "d" is basically deleting from the "old" server, instead of deleting the "temporary test site".

[Kayla]

Awesome. Thanks so much. By the way, where does one go to hire ZC professionals these days? I see the forum section for that is disabled.

[DrByte]

Awesome. Thanks so much. By the way, where does one go to hire ZC professionals these days? I see the forum section for that is disabled.

Disabled? You mean this section? Commercial Help Wanted