[wp-hackers] Converting 3 hightraffic websites (no downtime possible) to one Multi Install.

[Ken (WraithKenny)]

Since you have two dedicated servers, then the second one can serve as
practice staging. Just set up MultiSite, try importing the 3 blogs,
and see how it goes. If you mess up, try again. :) no harm, no
downtime. When you're ready, move the dns to point at the new server.
Just don't edit/change anything on the original, and you should always
have a safe backup.

On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 5:35 AM, madalin <niladam at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have 3 websites that i would like to convert to multi, but i'm
> afraid i might encounter some issues/problems, and therefore i'll
> state what options i have.
>
> 1. I have two dedicated servers (root access) and therefore i am able
> to work on one of them without disrupting the websites' online
> presence.
> 2. All the websites are on the same server.
> 3. All the websites will share its userbase.
> 4. Some of the plugins will also be shared accros installs.
> 5. I must state i've never tried to convert before.
> 6. Currently the websites sit on different accounts but they can be
> moved to only one account.
>
> If anyone can suggest an approach or THE best approach as i'm going to
> try the conversion, but before i do it, i'd like some advices so i
> won't break anything.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Regards,
> madalin
> http://madalin.eu
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