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11/18/2008 1:38 PM
 

Hello,

I have an existing knowledge base written in ASP Classic and all the pages are in a File System. I have MSSQL database with pointers (URLs) to the articles in the file system. Is there an easy way to move my files from the file system into the DotNetNuke CMS. I understand that in DNN the actual text of a document is stored in the DNN database, so am I correct in my assumption? Do I have to copy and paste all my knowledge base articles and paste them in the CMS?

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Mo

 
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11/24/2008 12:20 PM
 

Mo,

I am not exactly sure what types of "files" you are referring to.  However, I will try to answer your question as best as possible.

Dotnetnuke doesn't by default store files as blobs in the database.  It can be setup to do so but it doesn't do so by default.  

If you look at the "File Manager" under the "Admin" menu you will see that you have the ability to create new folders.  There are three options you have: Standard - File System, Secure - File System and Secure  - Database Secure.  The first two options store your files in the file system as normal.  The third option stores your files as blobs in the database.  So depending on which folder you want to store your items in will determine if the files are actually being stored in the database.

Let's assume that you are using the file system to store files.   Each portal has its' own root folder where it stores uploaded files.   If you only have one portal the root folder is located at /portals/0/ where 0 represents the PortalID.

It is quite easy to mass migrate information into the DNN System.  You can go into the file system through windows create a new folder under the /portals/0/ files system and copy your files into the folder.

Then login to Dotnetnuke as an Admin and head over to "Admin" | "File Manger" and click on the "Synchronize Files" button in the upper right.  I usually tick the Recursive checkbox as well.

This will create database entries in the files table describing each file.

I hope that helps,
Stuart

 


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12/3/2008 8:15 AM
 

Stuart,

Thank you very much for the quick and informative response. I was able to migrate some legacy ASP files using the "File Manager". I will be doing some additional testing in couple of weeks as I am in training right now and just wanted to drop this note. Thank again.

Mo

 
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12/3/2008 11:21 AM
 

Great post, answered the same question I was needing info about - much appreciated...

 
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