Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 12:55:19 -0400 From: Warner Joseph <Joseph.Warner@siemens.com> To: "'fcash@sd73.bc.ca'" <fcash@sd73.bc.ca> Cc: stable@freebsd.org Subject: RE: 2 Questions Message-ID: <DAF0948B1D3A2D4080988C683F6BD90703797C44@MLVV9MBE.usmlvv1p0a.smshsc.net>
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-----Original Message----- From: Freddie Cash [mailto:fcash@sd73.bc.ca] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:34 AM To: Warner Joseph Cc: stable@freebsd.org Subject: Re: 2 Questions On August 8, 2003 09:30 am, Warner Joseph wrote: > 1. Would it be possible or difficult to upgrade FreeBSD 4.8 -STABLE > to 5.2 -STABLE when it comes out? It's possible to do a source upgrade from 4.x to 5.x, but it requires a lot of time and effort to do it right. When upgrading across major versions, it is generally better to backup all important data, reformat, and install from scratch. That way, you can take advantage of new filesystems and other features that require a reformat/reinstall. Understood. How long do you think the 4.x series will be supported? > 2. Which is the best for a production environment, -STABLE or > -RELEASE Someone told me they think the latter is better because it > doesn't require as much downtime for an upgrade. While the development team makes every effort to keep -STABLE stable and useable, there are frequent periods where it is broken for a short time. Unless you require specific hardware or software support that is only found in -STABLE, it is recommended to run -RELEASE and to track the tag=RELENG_X_Y branch (where X is the major version, Y the minor version, currently 4_8). This is -RELEASE + any important bug fixes and all security fixes. Ahh, I see now! Thanks for the clarification and quick response. Joe -- Freddie Cash District HelpDesk / Network Admin fcash@sd73.bc.ca helpdesk@sd73.bc.ca (250) 374-0679 ext. 219 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to CSOffice@smed.com. Thank you
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