Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:27:55 -0500 From: listvj <listvj@summerhost.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Major Version Upgrade 4.11 to 5.x Message-ID: <457CDE4B.2050103@summerhost.net>
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I'm interested in upgrading from 4.11 to 5.x. I currently track 4.x stable using cvsup, but I've never done a major version upgrade. First, should I bother? My hardware has dual pentium 1.13 processors with 1G ram (I'm considering maxing it out at 4). I host email and web sites for a few domains on this machine and I have four jails configured on it which will have to be upgraded too. I have users counting particularly on mail service not being down for too long. Other than the obvious advice to start with a good backup, can anyone tell me: 1) Will I gain a major benefit from upgrading 2) Where should I look for instructions / advice on upgrading 3) Also any general advice from personal experience. 4) Just how risky is this? Thanks.
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