So, I’ve been thinking about web hosting since my current host doesn’t offer me quite enough space on my current plan (100 MB but just $5/month). There were several suggestions in the comments and my choice is becoming harder (or even whether I should switch at all).
Supposing that I choose to go with a new web host, I’d have to move my data over. Moving the static bits (such as my portfolio) is easy and even moving Gallery shouldn't be that hard (since their FAQ specifically addresses how to migrate Gallery).
However, I’m having some trouble finding solid information on migrating Movable Type to another host. Sure, I could just export & import the entries, but I think I’d lose my comments that way. The Movable Type documentation addresses some troubleshooting issues when moving servers, but doesn’t seem to describe the move itself :-/. And their support forum has a few posts about moving servers but they’re hardly the definitive answers that I was hoping for.
In any case, if you’ve moved Movable Type from one server to another (entries, comments, and all), please let me know.
I’ve moved MT from server to server. THe move can be transparent with no data loss. The MT export includes comments. Do an export and open the file. You’ll see the comments.
Make copies of your stylesheet and modified templates too.
Yep, your comments should be exported from the database along with the enteries they belong to.
A more detailed explanation:
1. Put a fresh clean install on your new server, with all your settings the way you like.
2. Make copies (cut-paste to notepad) of all your templates (if modified) and stylesheet.
3. Do an export from your existing MT.
4. Paste your copied templates and stylesheet into your new install of MT.
5. Import your entries.
Easy as pie, and unless you’ve got some crazy hacks in your existing setup, it’s a quick move.