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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | This checks that your database is up to date with your Joomla programs. | + | This screen checks that your database table structure is up to date with your Joomla programs and lets you try to fix any problems that are found. |
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| + | In a normal Joomla version update, changes to the database table structure (also called "schema") are done automatically to keep the database version synchronized with the Joomla version. If an update is done manually, or if some part of an automatic update fails, the database schema might not be updated to match the version of the Joomla program files. In this case you will see a list of database problems on the screen. You can normally fix any problems by clicking on the Fix button. | ||
==Screenshot== | ==Screenshot== | ||
| − | [[Image:Help25-extension_manager-database-screen.png]] | + | Screen display when database is up to date. |
| + | [[Image:Help25-extension_manager-database-screen.png|none|670px]] | ||
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| + | Screen display when the database table structure is not up to date. | ||
| + | [[Image:Help25-extension_manager-database-screen-02.png|none]] | ||
==Toolbar== | ==Toolbar== | ||
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*'''Manage.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Manage|Manage Screen]]. | *'''Manage.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Manage|Manage Screen]]. | ||
*'''Discover.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Discover|Discover Screen]]. | *'''Discover.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Discover|Discover Screen]]. | ||
| + | *'''Database.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Database|Database Screen]]. | ||
*'''Warnings.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Warnings|Warnings Screen]]. | *'''Warnings.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_Warnings|Warnings Screen]]. | ||
*'''Install Langauges.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_languages|Languages Screen]]. | *'''Install Langauges.''' Links to the [[Help25:Extensions_Extension_Manager_languages|Languages Screen]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Quick Tips== |
| − | + | * If you experience problems during an update, use this Database check to see if your database got updated correctly. | |
| + | * It is strongly recommended that you use the [[Help25:Components_Joomla!_Update|Joomla! Update]] component to update your site. This way the database changes will be done automatically. | ||
==Related Information== | ==Related Information== | ||
| + | * You can check for available updates in the [[Help25:Components_Joomla!_Update|Joomla! Update]] component or in the [[Help25:Site_Control_Panel|Control Panel]]. | ||
<noinclude>{{cathelp|2.5|Extension Management Help Screens|Database}}</noinclude> | <noinclude>{{cathelp|2.5|Extension Management Help Screens|Database}}</noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 10 April 2013
This screen is accessed from the back-end Joomla! administrator panel. It is used to check and fix any database issues with your website.
How to Access[edit]
- Select Extensions → Extension Manager from the drop-down menu of the Joomla! Administrator Panel. Then select the Database menu item in the Extension manager screen that appears.
Description[edit]
This screen checks that your database table structure is up to date with your Joomla programs and lets you try to fix any problems that are found.
In a normal Joomla version update, changes to the database table structure (also called "schema") are done automatically to keep the database version synchronized with the Joomla version. If an update is done manually, or if some part of an automatic update fails, the database schema might not be updated to match the version of the Joomla program files. In this case you will see a list of database problems on the screen. You can normally fix any problems by clicking on the Fix button.
Screenshot[edit]
Screen display when database is up to date.
Screen display when the database table structure is not up to date.
Toolbar[edit]
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
The functions are:
- Fix. This program attempts to fix any database table structure problems found in the Database check. It runs any database schema change scripts (from the folder
administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates) that were not run during the version update. It then re-checks whether or not the database is up to date. If it is successful, the message "Database table structure is up to date" will show. - Options. Opens the Options window where settings such as default parameters or permissions can be edited.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
Links to Other Screens[edit]
At the top left, you will see the following five links:
- Install. Links to the Install Screen.
- Update. Links to the Update Screen.
- Manage. Links to the Manage Screen.
- Discover. Links to the Discover Screen.
- Database. Links to the Database Screen.
- Warnings. Links to the Warnings Screen.
- Install Langauges. Links to the Languages Screen.
Quick Tips[edit]
- If you experience problems during an update, use this Database check to see if your database got updated correctly.
- It is strongly recommended that you use the Joomla! Update component to update your site. This way the database changes will be done automatically.
Related Information[edit]
- You can check for available updates in the Joomla! Update component or in the Control Panel.