How to migrate joomla from version 1.0 to 1.5

Here is how to Migrate Joomla from version 1.0 to 1.5.x stable

The most important thing before proceeding with the steps below is to take the backup of  the current Joomla you are having and also database it will be safe.

1. You need to install the component called migrator for the current version of  Joomla1.0.x

2. Then go to "Components" option in your Joomla admin page then select "Migrator"

3. Then select the "Create Migration SQL" file option

4. Then download the SQL file using the download option and place it in the Local system or FTP it to your server

 

 5. Download the Stable release Joomla 1.5 from Joomla from the site below and

http://www.joomla.org/download.html

6. Step 4. Perform the migration

Proceed with the installation until you reach Step 6: Configuration:

 7. Fill the site name, email, admin user name and password . The imp thing to keep on mind is to select the option 'Load Migration Script'.

8. Fill the old table prefix _jos and leave the encoding unchanged unless needed and you are familiar with this option.

By clicking on the [Browse] button you should select the Joomla 1.0.x migration dump you downloaded earlier.

Make sure to check the This script is a Joomla! 1.0 migration script. check box as well.

Proceed by clicking on the [Upload and execute] button.

Once the data is imported you will see the following screen

9.As always remove the installation directory and access the joomla admin.