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Line 85: − − =====Upgrade from 7.x to 8.x===== − If you have previously installed a server and now wish to upgrade to a later version, you can do so while preserving your configuration data. To do so, select Upgrade from the appropriate screen in the installation process as described in section 5.4. Installing the Software. − − While the upgrade should proceed smoothly, we do recommend that you back up your system prior to performing this upgrade just to be safe. − Also see the related Howto [[:UpgradeDisk]] if you are restoring to a new server or new Drive. − − [[Bugzilla: 6732]] and [[Bugzilla: 7056]] − {{Warning box|Before performing an upgrade to SME 8 from version 7.xx you need to fully update the installation of version 7.xx before attempting the upgrade.}} − − {{Warning box|It is not possible to use the Upgrade option to add software mirroring (RAID1) to an existing server.<br /> − <br /> − If you previously installed software mirroring with a previous version of the software, you should be able to upgrade without any problems. However, if you want to upgrade a previous version of the software that was not installed with software mirroring to use software mirroring (RAID1) support, you should:<br /> − <br /> − 1. perform a backup through the server manager as detailed in chapter 10.1. Backup or restore<br /> − 2. perform a fresh install selecting the software mirroring option<br /> − 3. restore the backup through the server manager<br /> − }}
SME Server:Documentation:Administration Manual:Chapter5 (view source)
Revision as of 00:46, 31 March 2021
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Where extensive modifications have been made to the "old server (eg SME9.2)", it is recommended to carry out a test backup & restore upgrade first, to discover any problems & ascertain suitable fixes & workarounds. Removing contribs & custom templates before upgrading is recommended.
Where extensive modifications have been made to the "old server (eg SME9.2)", it is recommended to carry out a test backup & restore upgrade first, to discover any problems & ascertain suitable fixes & workarounds. Removing contribs & custom templates before upgrading is recommended.
====Installing the Software====
====Installing the Software====