I'm moving a website from GoDaddy to my DNN host I prefer.  I've created my child portal and used FTP to upload all the files.  As predicted, I'm receiving the runtime error.  I don't know which files and what lines to adjust to rematch the databases.  Can somebody give me step by step instructions?  In the future, I'll most likely consolidate many DNN sites under one hosting account so this will be EXTREMELY helpful to me.

Thanks a million!

Dan Vonderheide
Louisville, KY

Within the code, how do I recognize the connections string and what do I update it with?  

Dan,

The issues you up against are not specific to DotNetNuke.  These are issues of  supporting an operational environent - system's management.  Typically has nothing to with programming.  It is what the programmer must work with. 

The connection string mentioned about is the "magic string" that enforms the database  where to locate the database files.  In the Web.Config, which is located in the root of your DotNetNuke Instance files (same place you will find your Default.aspx), search for the term "connectionstring".  You should find a string detailing where your database was located at GoDaddy.    You will need to update this information from your new environment.  If you are unsure of what this should be, contact the support desk of your new host supplier.   For what a connection string should look like, see www.connectionstrings.com for help.

Hope this helps
Paul.