Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:15:06 -0500 From: Paul Schmehl <pschmehl_lists@tx.rr.com> To: Grant Peel <gpeel@thenetnow.com>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Updating Message-ID: <D7579EDAFE6DE58BF553BD6B@[10.40.129.61]> In-Reply-To: <CEE21422085449F0BDBD71EAACE64385@GRANTPC> References: <CEE21422085449F0BDBD71EAACE64385@GRANTPC>
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--On Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:51 AM -0400 Grant Peel <gpeel@thenetnow.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > What would be the prefered method of upgrading servers from freebsd 6.x > to 8.x ? > > Fresh install and reload users data, rebuild ports etc? > This is the best and easiest method. > Upgrade direct from 6.x to 8.x? > This can be done, but you would have to rebuild all your ports and will likely run into issues that have to be resolved. > Upgrade sequentially from 6.x to 7.x to 8.x? > Way too much hassle. If you're going to chose the "upgrade" route, bite the bullet and go directly to 8. Then deal with the ports issues that arise after rebuilding them all. Paul Schmehl, Senior Infosec Analyst As if it wasn't already obvious, my opinions are my own and not those of my employer. ******************************************* "It is as useless to argue with those who have renounced the use of reason as to administer medication to the dead." Thomas Jefferson
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