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Subject: Re: Upgrading FreeBSD 2.2.7 to 4.0
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marcus@redcentre.com wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm just after a bit of advice regarding upgrading a production
> server from 2.2.7 to 4.0 (?).  Is there a safe way to do this or
> would it be wiser to configure a new server and transfer the accounts
> across?
> 
> Marcus
> 

Remembering the upgrade process from 2.x to 3.x and 3.x to 4.0, I'd
recommend doing a new install. Consider too that 2.x to 3.x required
an a.out->elf conversion. Since you have production machines, you
might want to do a trial run on an unused box just to make sure the
upgrade/change goes smoothly before you make it go live. (IMHO)
-Otter


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