Server packages and upgrading 2005LE to 2006
I understand that the download edition of Mandrake 2006 does not come with any server packages.
I am currently running LE2005, and am considering upgrading to the download edition of 2006. At present, I use many server packages (mysqul, apache, Jive, Samba server) in a home network environment. I want to continue using these after I upgrade. Also, because I have little free time in consequence of work committments, there is no way that I could possibly undertake a fresh install: I would have to upgrade or do nothing. What would be the effect on my existing server pacages of installing the download edition DVD ISO of Mandrake 2006 as an upgrade over 2005LE? Would that effect be different if I used an FTP install? Is it even possible to use an FTP install to upgrade, rather than make a fresh install? I understand that it is possible to download the latest server packages after installation by configuring the package repositories, however, I am concerned about possible problems casued in the upgrade process. I should be extremely grateful for any help in this regard. |
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And, anyway, I was not asking whether I should upgrade, but, if I were to upgrade, what the consequences would be for my server packages. Does anybody have the answer to that question? |
Backup your config files and essential data (rpm doesn't usually overwrite config files but its best to be safe). Usually upgrades work alright, but in some instances they can get borked so many people tend to recommend a clean install where possible. Personally I have only done a clean install of Mandriva once in the last two years, I upgrade using the discs or urpmi and have never had any major problems.
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Does anybody know the answer to my original question? |
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What are your thoughts on the DVD ISO vs. FTP question? Thank you for your help :-) |
What I meant was that upgrading, would "upgrade" any packages (except third party rpms) you had, but it would be better to back up any important data.
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And what are your thoughts on whether to upgrade by DVD or FTP? |
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As to whether you should upgrade by ftp or dvd, from personal experience its just the same. Using ftp has the advantage that you can configure all the urpmi repos you want, so most if not all of your packages will be upgraded automatically. To do this you would change all your urpmi repos to 2006, then do Code:
#urpmi urpmi Maybe next time when you ask a question put everything you need to know in your initial post, so that you gat accurate answers right from the beginning. :) |
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Hmm, can one URPMI the kernel these days? I thought that kernel upgrading is a slow and arduous process involving lots of complicated things in the console. Is it really as simple as typing those three commands? Quote:
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But will upgrading everything but the kernel not cause problems, or is the kernel upgrade so shortly afterwards that they do not have opportunity to manifest? |
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