upgrading

[wakerider017]

If I were to buy version 3.5.4 how would i upgrade to 3.5.5 when it comes out?


Do I just replace the oldfiles with the new files using my ftp manager? (in other word do I just install the new forums with my ftp manager and delete the old forums?) Or do i have to alter the database files as well?

[Steve Machol]

You upload the new files and run the upgrade script.

[Quillz]

If you want to do a full upgrade, then yes. You typically overwrite all the old files, except for config.php, then run the /install/upgrade.php file. vB does the rest automatically. It's very easy to do.

But you might not always want to perform a full upgrade. Some people (such as myself) like to download all the new files except for the /images/ folder, while others merely "patch" their current version by only uploading the changed files.

[wakerider017]

If you want to do a full upgrade, then yes. You typically overwrite all the old files, except for config.php, then run the /install/upgrade.php file. vB does the rest automatically. It's very easy to do.

But you might not always want to perform a full upgrade. Some people (such as myself) like to download all the new files except for the /images/ folder, while others merely "patch" their current version by only uploading the changed files.

Wow you guys make it too easy! And u get a year free of upgrades when you buy vbulletin right?

[Zachery]

You get free access to the upgrades for 1 year with either license.

[RattleSnake]

Zack, small question, lol. Its $35 a year for xtraz, right?

[ManagerJosh]

What do you mean extras? Are you inquiring about another year of updates after your the year of updates is up for the owned license?

[RattleSnake]

I mean not xtraz, like upgrades.

[Quillz]

Zack, small question, lol. Its $35 a year for xtraz, right?

It's $30 for continued access to software upgrades. Security fixes and patches are provided free of charge to all customers, regardless of license status.