Don't Use Special Characters in Joomla Database Passwords - 🛠 Maintenance Monday Live Stream #026

Written by: Tim Davis Created: 12 February 2018

Category: Maintenance Monday

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Maintenance Monday

Using special characters in the password for your #Joomla database can create real problems for you if you need to restore your website from an Akeeba backup - a time when you probably already have enough headaches to deal with. This #maintenancemonday livestream looks at how to change the password of your existing Joomla database in phpmyadmin and configuration.php. It's a method that will help you experience the shortest of downtime for your website during the switch.

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Here are the links mentioned in this Live Stream:

Shoutouts to John Barber: https://travelmap.guide/

https://www.linkagephoto.com/

https://www.afewmillionsteps.com/

Backing Up Your Joomla Site with Akeeba ►    • How to Backup a Joomla Site with Akee...  

myJoomla.com ►    • Unpublished MyJoomla.com Free Site Au...  

Enter to Win ► https://www.basicjoomla.com/giveaways

00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:01:12 - Database Password Issues in Joomla
00:02:17 - Joomla Settings & Facebook Group Shoutout
00:02:54 - Exploring John Barber’s Websites
00:08:17 - Why to Avoid Quick Joomla Installations
00:13:32 - Viewer Interaction & Q&A
00:15:39 - Joomla Templates & Extensions Discussion
00:18:24 - Expanding Domains & Multi-Domain Management
00:20:39 - Open Source & Developer Challenges
00:33:48 - Browser Preferences & Firefox Discussion
00:41:37 - Nostalgia for Early Web Development
00:45:41 - Client Work, Billing & Invoicing
00:48:00 - Early Computing Experiences & Tech Nostalgia
00:56:35 - Magnavox Odyssey 2 & Classic Gaming Memories
00:58:50 - Reflections on Marriage, Life & Work Balance
01:00:00 - Closing Remarks & Future Plans

Summary

1️⃣ Introduction & Viewer Engagement

• The host welcomes viewers and encourages engagement and subscriptions for future content.

2️⃣ Database Password Issues in Joomla

• Common problems with special characters in Joomla database passwords and troubleshooting steps.

3️⃣ Navigating Joomla Settings & Facebook Group Shoutout

• A walkthrough of Joomla settings and a mention of a Facebook group for Joomla enthusiasts.

4️⃣ John Barber’s Joomla Giveaways & Configuration Changes

• Promoting John Barber’s websites and giveaways.
• How to update database passwords and edit the configuration.php file.

5️⃣ Avoiding Quick Installations & Akeeba Backups

• Why manual password updates in configuration and database files are crucial.
• Best practices for restoring Akeeba backups without issues.

6️⃣ Viewer Interaction & Joomla Templates Discussion

• Engaging with the audience and discussing popular Joomla templates and extensions.

7️⃣ Multi-Domain Management in Joomla

• Strategies for handling multiple domains within Joomla efficiently.

8️⃣ Open Source Challenges & Business Insights

• Running Joomla as a business, balancing community support with time management.

9️⃣ Browser Preferences & Web Development Nostalgia

• Viewer interaction on browser choices (e.g., Firefox) and reminiscing about early web development.

🔟 Closing Thoughts & Future Plans

• Discussing server management, SSD upgrades, and sharing links for further learning.

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Written by: Tim Davis

Tim Davis is the founder and owner of Cybersalt.