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First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:41 pm
by Jerahco
hey guys i need to upgrade because of the blog module. i'm super scared to do this, and i read the upgrade info but its not all that clear. i use ftp. Also i didn't see an "upgrade" file for 1.9.4.1 so not sure if i just use a new install.
if anyone wants to help me through it i would really appreciate it.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:06 am
by Dr.CSS
Back up DB and all folders/files, then if using FTP unpack 1.9.4.1 and upload it overwriting all, go to site.com/install/upgrade.php and follow the prompts you may need to change permissions on config.php to 666 so it can be written to...
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:10 am
by Jerahco
thanks bro i'll see what happens...
Dr.CSS wrote:Back up DB and all folders/files, then if using FTP unpack 1.9.4.1 and upload it overwriting all, go to site.com/install/upgrade.php and follow the prompts you may need to change permissions on config.php to 666 so it can be written to...
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:10 am
by Wishbone
Try duplicating your site in a side folder (copy the database as well). Make sure you change the paths and the database credentials in config.php.
Then replace the CMS files with the ones from 1.9.4.1, either full or diff (if available), and when installing, tell it to not overwrite the database/install default content/whatever. Once you're happy with the results, either upgrade the original install, or move the one you've already upgraded into the main folder, edit your config.php to reflect the new path, and you're done.
I never upgrade a live site.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:14 am
by Dr.CSS
@Wishbone
Going from 1.8.2 to 1.9* you can't use diff files...
On upgrade you don't run install but /install/upgrade.php...
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:16 am
by Wishbone
Sorry... That's what I meant.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:58 am
by Jerahco
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:19 am
by Wishbone
Make sure your database, user, and password is correct.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:22 am
by Jerahco
i don't even get that far.. all i did thus far was replace the files with the new cmsms files ...?
Wishbone wrote:Make sure your database, user, and password is correct.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:59 am
by staartmees
did you remove or somehow overwrite your original config.php?
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:15 pm
by Jerahco
yes i did but i have a copy of it.. should i put the old config file back there?
staartmees wrote:did you remove or somehow overwrite your original config.php?
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:22 pm
by staartmees
I think there were some changes, so compare the old one with the new one.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:32 pm
by Jerahco
OH SWEET JESUS MY SAVIOR IT WORKED!!!! thanks guys for all your help with this .. YEAAHHHH UPGRADEEE
staartmees wrote:I think there were some changes, so compare the old one with the new one.
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:39 pm
by staartmees
non0 not jesus, it was just me
Re: First Time upgrading.. from 1.8.2 to 1.9.4.1
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:48 pm
by Jerahco
haha, in fairness he did give you the brain you use that told me the sweet answer
so thanks to both
staartmees wrote:non0 not jesus, it was just me