Notes on upgrading BLOG:CMS
Written 24 Nov 2004
<p>Process of upgrading a BLOG:CMS 3.4.x installation to the new BLOG:CMS 3.5.x. In these instructions we use the following meanings:</p>
new_blog = Your new BLOG:CMS installation old_blog = Your previous BLOG:CMS installation
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<li>Follow the directions for a new installation, placing the 3.5.x version in a new folder, along with creating a new database.</li>
<li>Rename old_blog/nucleus/libs/backup.php to original_backup.php</li>
<li>Download backup.txt</li>
<li>Upload backup.txt to old_blog/nucleus/libs</li>
<li>Rename backup.txt to backup.php</li>
<li>Login to old_blog as an administrator</li>
<li>Click Backups and create a backup of old_blog</li>
<li>Follow the instructions at http://nucleuscms.org/documentation/skins.html to export your custom skins from old_blog</li>
<li>When prompted save the file, keeping the default name</li>
<li>Logout of old_blog</li>
<li>Login to new_blog as an Administrator</li>
<li>Import skins and templates</li>
<li>Select Management>Backups</li>
<li>Restore backup from file created in step 7</li>
<li>Click Home</li>
<li>You are prompted to Login</li>
<li>If you used custom ExtraSkins, need to recreate them manually.</li>
<li>If you have customized index.php files, you may need to make changes.</li>
<li>Uninstall and reinstall FancierURL Plugin</li>
<li>If you have multiple blogs, double check the skin selected for each, it may revert to default</li>
<li>You also need to manually migrate any Lists created with the NP_Table plugin</li>
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