JOOMLA 1.5  & PHP 5.3.x Fix.

We recently upgraded the Web Servers to the latest stable PHP Version 5.3.x. A Large Step Forward

If you are new to PHP 5.3, it is not simply a revision ; PHP 5.3 is an important step in the evolution of PHP. PHP 5.3 integrates namespaces, which itself is a major new OOP standard in the PHP arsenal, and due to be fully implemented within PHP 6. This version does not change the essential core 5.3 PHP engine, focusing on stability and security, with more than 100+ bug fixes and tweaks to the overall PHP framework.

We advised on this upgrade to our clients via email over the last months. It went seamlessly until Joomla sites reported issues. Our Support Team went straight to work to resolve the Joomla and PHP 5.2.x Web site issues.

There were a couple of minor things we needed to do for most sites. We have listed the fixes for those that need to fix no menus showing in Joomla.

First Solution is to upgrade to the latest Joomla Version. This is a simple process of backing up your site, then copying the "upgrade" file across and overwriting your originals, if you have customised the files you must add the customs code after the upgrade and check all still works. It is pretty easy, just dont overwrite your configuration file.

If you cannot see your menus in Joomla, go into the configuration and turn off caching.

Extensions->Module manager->mod_mainmenu->Module parameters->

There is also a fix posted for older versions, yet we have not tested this : Code Fix

We hope that helps you upgrade Joomla easily.