help upgrading moodle

[need help]

i looked on the moodle site but the cvs insturctions lost me.

any hints on upgrading if siteground is my host? i was able to install a few modules but i am lost on upgrading.
help???

[kenny]

Using anonymous cvs for upgrading moodle requires SSH access. However, you can easily upgrade moodle with FTP. Do do so, follow these steps:

1. Take a full backup of the current moodle installation!!!

--> Download all files, including the moodledata directory
--> Take an SQL dump of the database using phpMyAdmin

2. Use cPanel's File Manager to move the directory where moodle is installed to a different name. This will be yet another backup, residing on the server.

3. Upload the files of the latest version of Moodle (you should have previously downloaded and extracted it on your computer) to the same directory where your installation used to reside.

4. Copy the config.php file from the backup that you took to the newly uploaded directory

5. (Optional) If you are using any custom themes, copy them to the new moodle as well. Those reside in /theme/.

6. If your moodledata directory is under the webroot of the Moodle itself (Fantastico installs Moodle that way) you will have to copy it too.

7. Visit the administration interface to initiate the database upgrade procedure.



This should get your Moodle upgraded in no time. It is a good idea to close down the site during the process.

[need help]

1. Take a full backup of the current moodle installation!!!

--> Download all files, including the moodledata directory
--> Take an SQL dump of the database using phpMyAdmin

ok- start with the beginning-
i tried to copy the files on my computer from the file directory but i couldn't figuehow to do this. Do i have to open each file to copy it? theremust be an easier way.

I found php admin and found my moodle but i son't knowwhat to do from there.

I am willing to learn!

[need help]

i don't suppose i can ticket for an upgrade- lol

[need help]

anyone help with backup?