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On processing updated restoration site using Akeeba Angie (unpacked zip file) I got this WARNING !!! message.
What are the implications and is it safe/preferred to make these changes?
By this I mean: Will changing DB password as requested in any way affect other site functions or access

Kind Regards,
Nev Sagiba

"WARNING !!!

Your database password contains special characters. Many web servers reject or modify these passwords, causing the database restoration to fail with a database connection error.

We VERY STRONGLY recommend that you change your database password to a long (32 characters or longer) random string consisting of ONLY uppercase letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z and numbers 0-9.

Do you want to ignore the warning and proceed with the database restoration at your own risk?"

I just found this: https://www.akeebabackup.com/documentation/troubleshooter/abidatabase.html

Will make an entirely new Database.

I'm concerned about the Tables changing causing issues (I think that was in the back of my mind)

I'll run with it and see what comes of it and if neccessary start ove.

I will appreciate your feedback.

Regards,

Curiously: Just found there are NO special characters in my DB name but complies with "random string consisting of ONLY uppercase letters A-Z, lowercase letters a-z and numbers 0-9"

Hence WHY the warning?

Hi Nicholas,

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Is it OK I make a new Database?

Will this change the Table name.

Is this safe?

I recall reading a caution about altering table names.

Should I use the existing Table name?

Or is it OK if it changes?

Will appreciate any clarification..

Many thanks!

Should I use the old/existing Table name if it changes when I change the DB name?

I'm probably not making much sense but my mind is in hyperdrive.

eg

At https://www.akeebabackup.com/documentation/troubleshooter/abidatabase.html

This stood out:" As a rule of thumb: always create a database before restoring your site."

On this basis I'm wondering whether to or not since I'm loading to the same host, same folder.

The the worry about Tables changing came up. As I don't totally understand it I'm pausing to avoid creating a problem.

I'm very close to promised launch so I don't want to create issues that could affect subscribers otherwise I would dive in ands learn from mistakes if any.

Thanks!