Moving a site from http://[domain]/[vroot] to http://[domain]

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4/30/2009 10:28:08 AM
Bill
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Moving a site from http://[domain]/[vroot] to http://[domain]

I've been doing development using a publically hosted site at a Url such as http://[domain]/[vroot].  In addition to custom development and custom skins, I have also been entering HTML content, adding modules, etc.

What issues might I encounter when we "launch" and the site needs to be available at http://[domain]?  I have assumed that I can continue to use the same database and simply move the Web files over to the Web site root.  Is this accurate?  What else should I know?

Thanks!

Bill

4/30/2009 11:47:11 AM
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Re: Moving a site from http://[domain]/[vroot] to http://[domain]

You will have problems. Though we do generally use relative urls, relative urls are always relative to the root of the site not relative to the virtual directory. So for example all of your friendly urls in the mp_FriendlyUrls table will map to real urls like

/[yourpreviousvirtualdirectory]/Default.aspx?pageid=x

whereas in a root level site it would just map to

/Default.aspx?pageid=x

There will also be broken image urls in the content.

It would have been much easier if your dev environment matched the target deployment environment.

Hope it helps,

Joe

4/30/2009 12:20:00 PM
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Re: Moving a site from http://[domain]/[vroot] to http://[domain]

I understand and did anticipate some issues.

Upon launch, other than updating the mp_FriendlyUrls table and scanning HTML content for broken links/images, are there other table/file changes that will be required or am I planning to fight a losing battle?

Thanks!

Bill

4/30/2009 12:54:40 PM
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Re: Moving a site from http://[domain]/[vroot] to http://[domain]

Those are the only issues that come to mind. It may not be that bad.

Do let us know how it goes and if you do encounter any other issues.

Best,

Joe 

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