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Table Names (Install)
I only have access to a single database, so I wondered if the NG2.0 table names are the same as v1.13?

I'd like to install 2.0 alongside my existing version when the final beta is released, but don't want it overwriting my existing tables.

All the best
Shaun

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The table names do overlap between Links SQL 1 and Links SQL 2, however one of the new features of version 2 is table name prefixing - when you are running the initial setup of Links SQL you simply give it a prefix and then the Links table will actually be prefixLinks. Users won't be able to tell there is any purpose - the primary reason for the new feature is to be able to have multiple Links SQL copies using the same database without conflicting table names.

In short, you should have no problems as long as you use a table prefix.

Jason Rhinelander
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Thanks, that's good news - it confirms I can run 2.0 in the "background" without affecting my current 1.13 installation. Keep up the good work everyone - 2.0 is looking great!! :)

All the best
Shaun