Extensions Extension Manager Database
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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 checks that your database is up to date with your Joomla programs.
Screenshot[edit]
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.
- Warnings. Links to the Warnings Screen.