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Anonymous
June 18, 2009
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Predefined precautions to be taken when upgrading my server from CFMX6 to CF8.

  • June 18, 2009
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Hi,

Can anybody assist me in providing the precautions to be taken when upgrading my server from CFMX to CF8?

Hardware details  : Microsoft Windows Server 2003(Standard Edition), Service Pack 1

Database used     : Oracle

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Manoz.

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    craigkaminsky
    Inspiring
    June 18, 2009

    Hello,

    I would say the following are good things to watch/prepare for:

    1. Back up all sites
    2. Export your CF admin settings (DSNs, Mappings, etc.) as this can be a pain in the butt to re-enter. Following is a link to a blog post from Alagad about doing just this (it's for CfMX 7 but should apply to 6): http://www.alagad.com/go/blog-entry/export-coldfusion-7-settings
    3. In addition, check out Josh Adam's post on going from CFMX 6 to CF 8: http://blog.joshuaadams.com/index.cfm/2008/9/4/Upgrading-from-ColdFusion-MX-to-ColdFusion-8

    Good luck!

    Craig

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    tclaremont
    Inspiring
    June 18, 2009

    Back up your production server to your test server, so you have a current image. Apply the desired version of CF to the test server and test EVERYTHING. Invite others to test areas they are familiar with, etc.

    Once you are satisfied that things are running as expected, upgrade your production server.

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