I've been working with a linux server and came across a situation where I needed to essentially copy a database from a development environment to a production environment. Trying to use Plesk to do this boils down to several complications with export/import functions in MySQL, but there is a supremely easy way if your hosting service allows Secure Shell access.

Here are the steps:

Download Putty - A free telnet and SSH Client for Windows and Unix platforms.

Ran into an issue recently where the client wanted to add some custom text on the Add Entry form in Sigsiu's SOBI2. SOBI2 is a directory component for Joomla. I thought I'd post how we did it.

I edited the file form.class.php located in the components/com_sobi2 folder.

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Drillerweb now offers a monthly maintenance and upgrade package for all joomla users.

One of the headaches involved with running a joomla or CMS website is keeping it updated and secure. Also sometimes it can just go haywire for no apparent reason. Most web sites do regardless of their design or implementation. I won't go into all the why's and wherefore's here.

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