Akeeba Solo

#26533 install Solo in separate database??

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Latest post by on Sunday, 11 December 2016 17:17 CST

Friday, 11 November 2016 07:05 CST

swatson

I would like to get a clarification on installing Solo. In Ch. 2, "Installing Akeeba Solo (Standalone)", "Before you begin" section says:

"You can use the same database as an existing site (e.g. a WordPress, Joomla! or PrestaSHop installation) or an entirely new database. This is encouraged but not necessary."

Just to clarify this statement, do you encourage a new database or the existing database? Are there any obvious advantages or disadvantages with a separate Solo database?

Thank you.

Friday, 11 November 2016 07:24 CST

nicholas

We encourage using a separate database. The obvious advantage is that you keep your data separate. If you main site gets hacked, Solo's data will not be leaked since they are on a separate database. This is an additional, optional, protection on top of Solo encrypting its configuration data.

Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos

Lead Developer and Director

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Friday, 11 November 2016 07:35 CST

swatson

Excellent. Thank You.

Friday, 11 November 2016 12:31 CST

nicholas

You're welcome!

Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos

Lead Developer and Director

Sunday, 11 December 2016 17:17 CST

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Edited by on 2016-12-11 17:17 CST

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