Started by honsan on 3 Jan 2012, 3:49 AM · Views: 3,093
New Zenner
I have problem in upgrading for my web host only providing php 5.2.6. Anyway to get around this debacle instead of changing host? I am in Australia, any good/reliable web host recommends?
Hon
Hon San
Totally Zenned
You could ask your host whether they could move your account to a server running a more up-to-date version of PHP. Some hosts setup each new server with the latest version, but are slow to upgrade existing servers in case it causes problems for the sites already there.
But if they're still running 5.2.6 on all their servers, then you should look for a better host.
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New Zenner
Thanks a lot. They do have a server with newer version but I need to sign up to that plan and start from scratch.
Maybe time to shop for new host!
Hon San
Obaa-san
Why do you think that your php version is not adequate?
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New Zenner
The Zen Cart V1.5 install requires php version 5.3.x to run. I don't think the version 5.2.6 is inadequate, maybe the develop team of Zen Cart thinks so...
Hon San
Black Belt
Per a recent post by DrByte, v1.5 requires only PHP v5.2.14 or better. They can recommend something newer, though.
New Zenner
I did try to upgrade using zen cart install page but it returns message that it only run on php version 5.3.x. Do I miss anything? :unsure:
Hon San
Totally Zenned
Honsan:
Thanks a lot. They do have a server with newer version but I need to sign up to that plan and start from scratch.
Maybe time to shop for new host!
If your host is making you sign of for a different plan just to get a more recent version of PHP, the least they could do is move the site for you.
The best way to learn is to try stuff. But, back it up first.
New Zenner
Thanks RescoCCC, I'll try to contact them to see what happens. My host server version is php 5.2.6 and minimum version requirement is 5.2.17.
Hon San
New Zenner
I agree i would like to upgrade from zen cart 1.3 to 1.5 but many hosting provider would find it dificult to upgrade their php version, this is what i got from uk2:
"I am sorry but we do not have any reseller servers with PHP greater then 5.2.6. We have tried to upgrade but it causes problems with other software on the server. It is something we keep looking into.
Regards,
Technical Support
UK-2 Ltd"
New Zenner
Any chance we can get it working with PHP 5.2.6 or will this cause any problems with Zen Cart 1.5??
Sensei
You need a hosting company that's capable of running contemporary software.
Running old versions of software leaves the server, and therefore your website, open to security vulnerabilities.
Find a hosting company which takes security seriously.
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