Where to Upload Updated Package

[Calotron]

Hello, all. I've been doing some reasearch on how to update CMS for a server and I have seemed to run into a problem on my end, this is just based on what little experience I have with CMS and maintaing a Site in general. I currently have the update package I want, I've been reading through the update process that is on the site. Its been a huge help so far, but im at the point where it tells me to upload the new files, overwriting all the files on the server. Would I do this through my webhosting personel, or are these files located on the actual server machine's hard drive? I'd like to apologize in advance if this is a poorly asked question. I really am trying my best to find these things on my own. I appreciate any and all help and am willing to give you any infomration you need if I'm not giving enough info.

THANKS!

[Calotron]

I've actually figured it all out! Saw this very cool video on youtube that seemed pretty legit.

Here's the link, maybe someone can confirm that this is a good way to update an older version of CMS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tl2LRZyCfk

[paulbaker]

The video is how to install a fresh copy of CMSMS, not update it.

im at the point where it tells me to upload the new files, overwriting all the files on the server. Would I do this through my webhosting personel, or are these files located on the actual server machine's hard drive?

I do that bit on my hosting control panel, uploading the .gz file I get from here
http://dev.cmsmadesimple.org/project/files/6
Then the control panel has options to unzip - this "explodes" the .gz file into other files/directories which overwrite existing files on your server.

Hope you're referring to
http://docs.cmsmadesimple.org/upgrading ... nformation

[Calotron]

Alright good to know. I was looking at the link you posted yes.
Currently installing a fresh install on another Server so I can mess with things before I upload anything to the live server. I dont wanna screw up the website that they already have live right now.

Say I do create a decent site on this server that isnt being hosted, could I some how transfer the new site to the live server, overwriting the old one in that process?

[paulbaker]

Say I do create a decent site on this server that isnt being hosted, could I some how transfer the new site to the live server, overwriting the old one in that process?

Yes you can do that too.