=== Plugin Name ===
Contributors: Cory Lamle
Donate link: www.lifeinthegrid.com/partner
Tags: backup, restore, move, migrate, localhost, synchronize, duplicate, clone, automate, niche  
Requires at least: 3.4
Tested up to: 3.5.1
Stable tag: 0.4.3 
License: GPLv2

Duplicate, clone, backup, move and transfer an entire site from one location to another.


== Description ==

The Duplicator plugin gives Wordpress Administrators and Developers the ability to migrate/clone a site from one location to another location.  First create a package, download it and install.  No need to change your settings and re-run import/export scripts. The plugin also serves as a simple backup utility.    The Duplicator also supports both serialized and base64 serialized string replacement.

A Quick Overview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHNV6D2w2c

DISCLAIMER: This plugin has been heavily tested, however it does require above average technical knowledge.  Please use it at your own risk and do not forget to back up your files and databases beforehand.  If you consider yourself a WordPress newbie please seek assistance from your system administrator when using this plugin.  Please do not attempt to use the plugin if you're new to WordPress or have a limited technical background.

DEVELOPERS: This tool is great for pulling a production site down onto your local machine for testing and validation. It also works great for developing locally and then pushing up to a production server for a first time site release.

NOTE: This project is currently in Beta, the underlying logic to perform all these migration tasks is quite involved. It's impossible to know how each system is setup; this is why your feedback is important to us.  Thanks for helping us to make WordPress the best blogging platform in the world.

For complete details see: 
[lifeinthegrid.com](http://lifeinthegrid.com/) 

Contributors:
<li>Aaron Crawford</li>
<li>Tomas Gurny</li>
<li>Paal Joachim Romdahl</li>
<li>Emilio De Fez www.canaryas.com/duplicator</li>

Localization:
<li>Hans-M. Herbrand (German) www.web266.de</li>
<li>Emilio De Fez (Spanish) www.canaryas.com</li>
<li>Rami (Hebrew) www.wp-tricks.co.il</li>


== Installation ==

1. Upload `duplicator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Click on the Duplicator link from the main menu
4. Check out the help by clicking the help icon and create your first package.

The Duplicator requires php 5.3 or higher.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= I'm having issues getting the plugin to work what should I do? =

See the [FAQs](http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator-faq) page for a detailed rundown of common issues


= Where can I get more information and support for this plugin? =

Visit the [Duplicator Page](http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator) at lifeinthegrid.com


= Can I test this in a non-production environment? =

Yes. Put WordPress on [your computer](http://lifeinthegrid.com/xampp) by watching the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hF7FbTQIkk

= Is this plugin compatible with WordPress Multi-Site (MU)? =

No.  Hopefully in future versions we will support MU


== Screenshots ==
 
1. The main interface used to create and manage packages
2. The systems check dialog, used to validate a server
3. The installer screen used to install a packaged instance
 

== Changelog ==

Please see the following url:
http://lifeinthegrid.com/duplicator-log




== Upgrade Notice ==

Please use our ticketing system when submitting your logs.  Please do not post to the forums.













