Upgrading 2.0.3 to 2.0.11

[Up the Junction]

Problem: I need to upgrade from v 2.0.3 to 2.0.11 (I know, I know).

Mods: My forum is heavily modded but I'm happy to start from scratch with a clean software install.

Question: What in your opinion is the easiest way to upgrade? I understand some tables/the db index was changed from 2.0.3 to 2.0.4 (or some subsequent version) so is it a case of having to upgrade in stages (ie 0.3 to 0.4, then 0.4-0.8 etc) - or can I run a straight patch from 0.3 to 0.11?

I should add that my php and phpbb knowledge is reasonably limited (hence the delay in upgrading!) so the easiest route, the better really.

All advice appreciated. Many thanks.

[pentapenguin]

Probably would be easiest to start fresh and reinstall any MODs (make sure they're compatible with 2.0.11).
The official upgrading phpBB knowledge base article

[Up the Junction]

Probably would be easiest to start fresh and reinstall any MODs (make sure they're compatible with 2.0.11).
The official upgrading phpBB knowledge base article

Thanks ... I had had a browse around there previously but could find nothing to confirm whether I needed to upgrade in stages or not.

[Up the Junction]

Okay ... I'm looking at running a clean install of 2.0.11 - but can see no info with regard to compatibility with v2.0.3 db. The knowledge base re-install page says nothing about incompatibilities and how to deal.

I have been recommended to upgrade versions gradually - again, can anyone confirm? If so, which versions from 2.0.3 onwards do I need to install?

Thanks again in advance.

[Drexion]

Up the Junction>> The 'update_to_2011.php' file will modify the database to 2.0.11 standards.
So basically backup the database/forum files safely before doing anything.
You are getting rid of the MODs right ?
Then upload fresh 2.0.11 files, overwriting the ones on your server. (except the config.php file, don't upload that)
Then, run the update script. In the 'install' folder is the update_to_2011.php file. Point your browser to ...yoursite.com/.../install/update_to_2011.php , which will run it, then afterwards delete the install folder from your forum folder.

A possible problem I can see arising is any database modifications which your MODs may have required - they *may* conflict with the update script. If possible remove any tables/undo any changes to the database which your MODs may have needed. Which is why you should backup everything first.

[Up the Junction]

Drexion: thanks. I'll give it a go.

It's been a while since I modded anything but I'm pretty sure all the mods I've made are layout changes (table wirths, form sizes, colours etc). Nothing much grander than that.

[Up the Junction]

Just to say all went well, unbelievably not a single hitch 8O

http://www.kumb.com/forum/

Thanks again for the assistance chaps ... much appreciated.