I generally tar my web based files:
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tar -cvpzf my_ubb_backup.tgz /path/to/threads

Then backup the database (according to the MySQL Manual --opt is on by default):
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mysqldump -uusername -ppassword my_database_name > my_database_name.sql

Then archive the database so that it's smaller and easier to deal with:
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tar -cvpzf my_ubb_database.tgz my_database_name.sql

Ultimately the same steps as in the "Gizmo's UBB.Threads 7.x Transfer Guide for Dummies (or not) " guide.

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