Database Utilities

The heart of our e107 website is our database. We can select themes, create and present content, and communicate with the World Wide Web, but if the database does not function properly or efficiently, all our hard work will go in vain. As you can see in the screenshot below, e107 has some fantastic database utilities built right into it. To access the database utilities log in as administrator and either select the Database icon from the administrative interface or select Tools | Database from the toolbar.

Scan Plugin Directories

The Scan Plugin Directories utility checks all installed plugins for any hooked (attached to the main database) parameters and the availability of any custom bbcodes (bulletin board codes) and shortcodes. It also scans the plugin.php file of each plugin for any changes. To run a scan of the plugin directories select Scan plugin directories from the Database menu. A new screen will appear as shown below:

Note

Always make a complete database backup...