[markcrobinson]

So the steps would be:
1) Make a complete copy of the xcart directory
2) Copy the sql database
3) Change the backup's config.php file to reflect the database copy
4) Close the backup store, requiring the key to get in
5) Change all Processing to 'test mode'

- I'll change the storename so that I can be sure I'm always working on the copy.

Questions:
a) Am I going to get any grief about running 2 copies on the same license?
b) What about the https? I assume I'll get some kind of security warning.
c) am I missing anything?