Upgrade / Move 1.6.1 to 1.6.2

[dweiss]

I want to upgrade from 1.6.1 to 1.6.2 AND simultaniously move my installation from one domain (domain1) to another (domain2).

The docs say to copy the 1.6.2 files on top of the 1.6.1 files, or specifically "Via FTP copy all new files from the phpMyFAQ package except:"

My questions are:

1. how does one know which are the "new" files?

2. do I upload the database from the old installation to the new one before or after I run the update routine?

3. Is there anything else I need to know for this process?

Thanks,

[Thorsten]

Hi,

the new files are listed in docs/CHANGEDFILES.txt. You can also overwrite all files except the ones noted in the documentation.

You have to upload the database before running the update.

bye
Thorsten

[dweiss]

You have to upload the database before running the update.
bye
Thorsten

Thanks. BTW, for the purposes of your documentation, I think you should clarify that point about uploading the database. One gets the impression that the backup/restore function can be used for a move such as I'm doing, but that clearly isn't so. The system requires that you upload the data via PHP MyAdmin before you an run.

Another point for the docs: since most shared host ISPs place a prefix on their MySQL databases, you should remind people to modify their data.php file accordingly.

Thanks again,

[david_de]

I beleive the problem comes if there is a change in the database during the update. If you update then restore the old version data, it may not "fit" into the "new" version database. I found that out when beta testing once. After Thorsten explained this, it made sense. My good idea was not so good. I was a little too "smart" for my own good.