Hey everyone! I'm reaching out to get some insights on a WordPress issue we're facing after migrating to AWS Lightsail.
Here's what's happening:
- Our WordPress site is supposed to be up and running on our AWS Lightsail server (IP: 52.x.x.x).
- We've pointed the DNS A record correctly to that IP, so the site loads, but it's not displaying properly – it's clearly missing some content and settings.
We suspect that the migration from an older server (3.x.x.x) to our Lightsail instance wasn't completed successfully, which might explain why the site isn't functioning as expected.
Right now, the site is live at the correct IP but appears broken.
So, I'm wondering:
1. Does it sound like an incomplete migration is the cause of these issues?
2. For recovery, we're planning to obtain a full backup (both files and database) from the old server and restore it to the Lightsail instance. Is this a common practice?
3. Are there any key steps we should follow during the restoration process, beyond just restoring the files and database? I'm thinking about things like wp-config.php settings and file permissions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Before you go for a full backup and restore, make sure you’ve looked over the URLs of the content on the new site. Sometimes them not being constructed properly can lead to issues as well, especially if there's a mix of HTTP and HTTPS links. Also, compare your wp-config.php settings against the old one to check for necessary adjustments.
I agree, it could very well be an incomplete migration. It's not just about copying files; configurations from your old server might not have been fully replicated on Lightsail. You should definitely check if your site is using HTTPS and whether all resources are being loaded as secure. And look at your server logs for any errors that might give more clues.
Thanks, I’ll check the logs next. Appreciate the tip!
Sounds like you might be on the right track with the migration issue. Definitely check your Lightsail server filesystem to see if there are missing files or folders compared to your old server. Also, the browser's network tab in developer tools can be super helpful to see if there are any requests failing with 4xx or 5xx errors. If that’s the case, it can lead you straight to missing resources.
Thanks for the tip! I can access wp-admin, where should I look for missing files?
That makes sense! I’ll double-check that. Thanks!