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How to migrate 2.3.1 to 2.4.x
What would be the steps to migrate from version 2.3.1 to 2.4.x, install 2.4.x is quite simple, I just need to know how to move bd, since vanilla porter should not be used in versions 2.x, i want to start testing the new version, and have the migration ready
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It works like any update ^^
You save your database and config files and then overwrite your old Vanilla by newer Vanilla files.
When the overwrite is finished, go to yourforum/utility/update
Byt before update to 2.4, it's better to wait until the stable version is released, because now it's only in beta and shouldn't be used in production.
Database 2.3.1 = Database 2.4.x, no migration required ?
Regards,
That is correct.
Running /utility/update would apply the necessary changes to your 2.3.1 database.
@K17 I want to start from a clean 2.4.X installation, and restore the database and test and adapt the plugins to the new version, and correct any errors found, and leave a guide of this process in the forum.
Regards,
If you do this you could encounter errors. Don't forget to update the database structure going to /utility/structure and re-calculate all counts by running /dba/counts
It's a great idea to start testing and if you give feedback, that would be helpful! If you come across some Vanilla bugs, the best way to report those bugs by filing an issue on GitHub.
You can do a clean installation and simply change the database credentials in the config.php afterwards to point to a copy of your database. If I understood it correctly that's your plan.
There are some site specific settings in the config.php which you will loose when you go this way, but that should be no problem.