ScrewTurn Wiki allows to move the data from a provider to another. The procedure can be performed from the administration interface,
Providers section.
General Instructions
Migrating data is a critical task that should be performed only when needed. A complete migration requires a significant amount of time to be completed, depending on the quantity of data that must be migrated.
It is strongly suggested to perform the following operations before starting a migration:
- Backup all of your data (seriously)
- Make sure no one is using the wiki except you
- Increase the
executionTimeout parameter in the "web.config" file to several hours - Make sure the destination provider does not contain any data (otherwise the migration might fail)
Migrating Pages, Users and Files Data¶
Data Migration Controls
Using the data migration controls, select the source and destination providers, then click the
Migrate button. A revolving icon will be shown while the migration is being done. When the process is completed, restart the wiki (
Admin Home).
Special Notes
- When migrating pages data, after restarting the wiki, rebuild the search engine index (Admin Home).
- When migrating users data, the password is reset for all users and an email message is sent to everyone so that they are able to save a new password.
Migrating Settings
Data Migration Controls
Migrating settings is a slightly more complex process. As explained in the
providers configuration section, Settings Storage Providers must be configured in the "web.config" file and cannot be swapped while the wiki application is running.
Using the settings copy controls, select the destination provider (the source provider is the current one). If the destination provider requires a configuration string, such as a database connection string, type it in the appropriate text area. Click on the
Copy button and wait for the process to complete. Make sure your browser is not open on any wiki page, then open the "web.config" file and insert the name of the target Settings Storage Provider and, if needed, its configuration string.