Is it difficult moving to a new host?

[SolarisGuru]

With the recent issues with the MySQL servers I've decided PowWeb no longer meets my expectations. My visitors are angry and frustrated that it takes over two and a half minutes just to post a message on the forums. The problem seems to be getting worse as well.

What I'm asking is, how difficult is it to move a domain name and MySQL database to a different host? I assume I'd just be exporting the database and importing it to a new server, and then changing some config files. I don't know about the domain name though. Transfering the files seems like the easiest part, as I don't really have so many. My forum is also rather small, so the database isn't big either.

I don't WANT to leave PowWeb, but this MySQL thing is becoming a serious burden on my website and my visitors. I have always been very happy with PowWeb, as they offer so many services and functions. Any advice?

Just a thought, could I just move my MySQL database to a new server? It seems like that would be easier and I could move it back when PowWeb fixes things. Thanks in advance.

[HalfaBee]

You basically have everything covered.

You just need to change the nameservers to your new host and it will take 1-2 days for everyone to see the new (hopefully quick) site.

[SolarisGuru]

Thanks, HalfaBee

[SolarisGuru]

Wow... nevermind. I can't even export my database to move it to another host. It just times out when I try. This is just sad. Oh well. We have too much data stored to just start a new one. I guess we'll have to wait this out.

[sandy]

I noted some improvement today ... but I also see all of the advertising Powweb is doing for new as well as additional sites, at low prices. The result will be more sites which I expect will adversely affect system response as well as viable customer support. Ther eis break point. I hope that we haven't already passed it.