Greetings, not sure if this is the right place - if not moderators please assist

I have a IPB forum (link) which is hosted on Linux server

I want to move the forum onto a Win server which has php/mysql installed

But everytime we move the forum over and try adding in all the data tables again the server/forum crashes.. Is my forum to big? I dont have pruining on as I want to keep my post count.. Is this wrong?

Last time I moved the forum it was from Linux box 2 Linux box with cpanel .. flawless with no issues.

Could I install a win version of Cpanel and try another Cpanel 2 Cpanel transfer>

I tried hiring someone on getaFreelancer.com but they couldnt move the forum.. kept crashing..

any assistance much appreciated

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Just curious why you went from Linux to Windows? The only thing I can think of is that the packet size is set to small for mysql. That shouldn't cause it to crash however.

What is the process that you are using to import it?

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Yes I know suicide going from Linux 2 Windows.. the reason for that is I stay in South Africa where local servers are very expensive. Everyone here uses datacentres in the States or UK

I got a local server at a killer price BUT its Windows based..

Not sure how the data was being imported as I hired someone from GAF for that.

I will enquire and let you know. Thanx

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