1. In DreamHost Web Panel, under Domains -> Manage Domains, click “Add New Domain/Sub-Domain”. DNS settings will be generated.
2. Click “DNS” under the domain that will be hosted and take note of the IP address for “A” value.
3. Open “C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts.
4. Include the IP address of your new domain like the example below:

65.11.100.102 www.princesswannabe.com

5. Copy the files to the new domain.  For the database, since the same one will be used, there is no need to change wp-config.php.
6. Go to http://www.[yourdomain].com (your site’s domain). You should now be able to see the contents like those from the domain you are going to transfer to your new domain.
7. Logon to your site’s admin page and install “Search and Replace” plugin. Search and replace your old URL and change it with your new domain.
8. Once you are sure that everything is okay, you can now point your Godaddy domain’s DNS settings to Dreamhost DNS. Then remove the IP address from your hosts file.
9. Once you can access your new domain with contents included, redirect from your old site to your new site by modifying your old site’s .htaccess file (I placed it on the first line):

Options +FollowSymLinks
RewriteEngine on
RewriteRule (.*) http://www.[your new domain].com/$1 [R=301,L]

10. Change FeedBurner account to point to the new site.

There, I hope I have documented it properly. It’s quite easy, isn’t it?

As a software developer, we really have to be always up-to-date with the latest technology and taking certification is a necessity, I must say.  Constant learning is a must since there are new technologies, softwares that become available and become in demand with work.

So, anyway, back to Microsoft VS Certification, my goal for now is to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). I still have a long way to go before I become a MS Certified Professional Developer. I have to pass all the other requirements first. Anyway, I think I have to start looking for reviewers now and psych myself for the exam. I hope I could get all the motivations to study for the exam!

Samsung Galaxy S i9000 also have bigger screen size with a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen @ 480 x 800 pixels. As of the moment, it is only available from Globe. I called Samsung Mobile Concept Shop and they said the phone model isn’t available yet. The phone has a price of 32,000 pesos for a unit only while it’s available at a lower prices for new plans.

I didn’t get a new plan but I asked them if it’s okay to get the phone with my existing plan and that I would get it as a loyalty program. I still did have a cash out but it’s better than paying the full price of 32k.

Anyway, I’m excited for my new phone and can’t wait to play with it though I’m sure my daughter would be the the one to get the first hand on the phone.