Is there anyone on the forum who knows about PHPBB forums?

[heinkeljb]

Hi everybody,

The PHPBB software that runs the forum is out of date. I need to update it, but don't know enough about how to do it without doing lots of research which I would rather not have to do. If there is someone who already knows what to do and would be willing to either tell me what I need to do (in a step by step method) or even do the job for me? That would be very nice.

John

[Julian B]

Hi John,

I'm afraid that phpbb is well above my pay grade, and don't have a clue how to drive it.

Julian

[AustHaflinger]

What is phpbb??

Is this any help? https://www.phpbb.com/community/

[Techmogogy]

I have run phpBB forums in the past and am still moderator over on one.
There are lots of steps that need to be done so the site does not "break"
The host has to support the newest version is the 1st key step and that the server meets the new minimum specs required by the new version
Then the forum has to have at least 1 (2,3 or 4+ are better) recent backup in case something goes wrong.
After that then it is just about getting into the backend, downloading the latest greatest (actually best to be on the most stable release, which is generally 1 version behind) phpBB software and then install/upgrade.
Happy to help any way I can, what version are you currently running?
That will determine how hard/easy the upgrade process is
Dan

PS: I am no expert but as I said, happy to help anyway I can and I do know a few "experts or at least more qualified tech's"

[heinkeljb]

Hi Dan,

I am only going by the above picture which gives version numbers 3.0.12 and say newest version is 3.0.14, but when I follow the link provided it takes me to the PHPBB.com web wage with 3.2.2 which seems like a very big jump to me. I know other types of software where a jump like that means they won't "upgrade" but will require a fresh install.

As far as backups go, are we talking about the backups you get from logging into this web site as an Administrator or the backups you get by logging into the forum hosting portal?

I know you helped Vince over on real4x4 which is one of the reason I think I should do something about it rather than wait until the forum suffers from the issues they had.

Many thanks for any help you can provide.

John

[Techmogogy]

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Hi Dan,

I am only going by the above picture which gives version numbers 3.0.12 and say newest version is 3.0.14, but when I follow the link provided it takes me to the PHPBB.com web wage with 3.2.2 which seems like a very big jump to me. I know other types of software where a jump like that means they won't "upgrade" but will require a fresh install.
3.2 is the newest (3.2.2) and it is a big jump but the only one supported now (3.1 and earlier are no longer supported by phpBB).
There are steps to do it and they (phpBB.com) have guides link: https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3 ... /upgrade3/
Take a look at that and see how comfortable you are - there are things that WILL break and the style will need to be redone!


As far as backups go, are we talking about the backups you get from logging into this web site as an Administrator or the backups you get by logging into the forum hosting portal?
Both!

I know you helped Vince over on real4x4 which is one of the reason I think I should do something about it rather than wait until the forum suffers from the issues they had.
I did not do much other that email him a bunch and help support the hiring an expert
Many thanks for any help you can provide.

John

[jhon]

John, Dan - I don't have any of the skills or knowledge to help you with this problem - however I would like to pass on my appreciation for your work and efforts in keeping the forum working.

Thank you!

[Techmogogy]

It’s all John as it’s his forum. I am just a user like everyone else but happy to help if needed as this is a valuable resource!
Cheers,
Dan