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By ffpaolo on
Hi everyone, I need to transfer a Drupal 10 site from local (xampp) to pantheon sandbox (pantheonsite.io) but the procedure I'm referring to is complex to say the least (https://docs.pantheon.io/guides/drupal-unhosted-composer/prepare), can you tell me if it's the right one or is there a way easier?
Thanks in advance
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Those are correct instructions and it is the proper way forward. Essentially you are setting the environment up on Patheon then moving your site to that new environment.
ok thanks, I finally managed
ok thanks, I finally managed it.
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Overview of the Procedure
Before we delve into alternatives, let's briefly go over the steps outlined in the documentation:
Prepare the Local Site: This involves ensuring your local Drupal site is using Composer and is structured correctly.
Commit Your Code to Version Control: This step involves using Git to commit your local codebase to a repository. Pantheon uses Git for version control, so this is essential for deploying your site.
Create a New Site on Pantheon: You'll need to create a new site on Pantheon. This step involves signing up for a Pantheon account if you haven't already and setting up a new site.
Clone the Site to Your Local Machine: Using the Terminus CLI tool, you'll clone the newly created Pantheon site to your local machine.
Sync Your Local Code to the Pantheon Site: This involves pushing your local codebase to the Pantheon site using Git.
Create a Backup of the Pantheon Site's Database: You'll export the database from the Pantheon site and import it into your local environment.
Sync Your Local Database to the Pantheon Site: You'll import the database backup from your local environment to the Pantheon site.
Set Environment Variables: Configure environment variables on Pantheon for things like database credentials and API keys.
Thank you very much for your
Thank you very much for your help, I had problems with exporting the libraries but in the end I did it and everything works.