These are procedures and notes to download source code and database content for development use on a local workstation server. The goal is create a mirror of the Drupal based website for local development and testing.

Prerequisites

You should have a local or alternate development system ready. This systems will require a web server running PHP and a database compatible with MySQL. Typically this system should be similar to the system hosting the server you wish to make a copy of for development purposes.

Other tools used on the local system include:

• PHP-Composer – installed globally
• Node / npm – installed globally
• Drush – installed globally
• Git – installed globally

Transfer Procedures

1. Export configuration sync package from remote server.
   A. Visit Configurations > Configuration Synchronization.
   B. Visit Export tab.
   C. Download Export file and keep for local set up.
2. Download Git Repo
3. Perform composer update:
   composer update drupal/core-recommended –with-dependencies
4. Download Drupal Database
5. Install Database for git website. May require your own settings.php file in /sites/default
6. !!! – Website should load at this point.
7. !!! Deactivate secure login to stop https redirects:
   drush pm-uninstall securelogin
8. Log in.
9. Visit Configurations > Configuration Synchronization. There may be an error for a missing directory. Make sure you create that missing directory path.
10. Visit Import tab.
11. Upload file saved in step #1 > C.
12. Follow upload with “Install All” on Synchronize Import screen.
13. It’s always a good idea to clear the Drupal Cache: Either with Drush if working:
    drush cache:rebuild
    or by visiting options under Configuration > Performance.
14. They may be fine, but you may also check database updates with Drush:
    drush updatedb