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How to revert OpenProject to an old version

Added by Keith Brautigam almost 2 years ago

I need to figure out how to revert OpenProject to an older version. Specifically, how to revert the latest Community Edition to our current version (10.6.5).

I don't actually need to do this, and hopefully won't. We are planning to upgrade OpenProject, and my boss is demanding that I be prepared to completely revert in case the upgrade fails.

We have OpenProject 10.6.5 Community running on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS using Postgres 9.6. The server is not a dedicated one... it's running lots of other software.

Thanks very much for any advice that you can provide!


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RE: How to revert OpenProject to an old version - Added by Adam Szabo almost 2 years ago

Hi,

The most easy and fastest way is to create a snapshot of your server's OS and disk and then you will be able to restore the snapshot. This has nothing to do with OpenProject or any software that runs on that server.

First of all what you need is to make a backup of the database and attachments in the Administration / Backup

You will be always able to restore that backup on a version equal or newer than 10.6.5

If you want to upgrade to 12, then please allow me to suggest to install version 12 on a NEW server first and try to restore your backup, usually if you share a server then today you use virtualization and it is not recommended to run two different software on the same OS if you do not use docker or any other container solution.

Think VM, think docker.

At the moment I think I showed a lot of points that need to be taken into consideration when upgrading ANY software.

RE: RE: How to revert OpenProject to an old version - Added by Stef Heisel over 1 year ago

Hey everyone!

I simply came across this submit and wanted to share my thoughts and information on the topic. Reverting OpenProject to an older version can be a bit tricky, but with the right steps, it's definitely possible.

Firstly, it's essential to take a backup of your current OpenProject installation, including the database and all relevant files. This ensures that you have a protection net in case anything goes incorrect during the process.

To revert to version 10.6.5, you will need to obtain the particular installation files for that version. You can typically find previous releases on the Andersen website or their official repository. Once you have the files, you will want to follow the set up instructions furnished with the package.

However, I have to emphasize that it's generally advocated to upgrade to the latest model of OpenProject instead of reverting to an older version. Upgrades often encompass bug fixes, security patches, and new points that can enhance your experience.

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