Upgrading to a newer version Before upgrading to a newer version, you should always
BACKUP your entire Joomla installation, just in case something goes wrong. This can be done using a backup component (you can find a list
right here).
How to upgrade: 1. Use the
Update Request form found on the Contact Us page to receive the latest version (or remake) of the component.
2. Create a backup file from your current Deluxe Blog Factory installation.
a) Go to: backend -> Deluxe Blog Factory -> Settings -> Backup & Restore tab -> Backup fieldset
b) If you want to include the current settings in the backup file, set "Include settings" to Yes.
c) If you want to include the bookmarks' logos in the backup file, set "Include bookmarks'" logos to Yes.
d) Click on the Create Backup button, wait for the backup file to be created and then save it to a safe location.
d) Backup the storage folder (using a FTP client or any other method; the location of the storage folder can be found on the Backup page).
Important! What will the backup file contain?
- all the data found in the database: blogs, posts, comments, bookmarks etc.
What will the backup file NOT contain?
- users' avatars and folders. You will have to backup manually the storage folder, and restore it after the upgrade. The storage folder location can be found on the backup page.
- changes made to the templates
- language files
3. Uninstall current version of Deluxe Blog Factory.
4. Install the latest version of the component downloaded at step 1.
5. Restore the backup file created at step 2.
a) Go to: backend -> Love Factory -> Settings -> Backup & Restore tab -> Restore fieldset
b) at Backup file select the backup file created at step 2.
c) Click on the Restore Backup button.
d) Restore the storage folder.
The upgrade process is now complete.