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[How-to] easy vB upgrade with *nix and shell
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05 Jan 2006
Requirements: *nix server and shell access with full cd, gunzip, tar, cp, and rm capabilities Skill Level: moderate to advanced skill level (do not attempt if you are unsure of something) Warning: this will overwrite the vB files with those contained in the vbulletin.com download Code:
Make a backup of everything before beginning. Go to members.vbulletin.com and download the Tarball Format (.tar.gz) Grab the 'Package - no Images' file to not overwrite /images content Rename vbulletin_3-5-X_0123456789.tar.gz to forum.tar.gz (for brevity) FTP forum.tar.gz in binary mode to a new directory, not inside /forum Turn off the vB board via ACP. Via shell, cd to the directory containing forum.tar.gz and do these: > gunzip forum.tar.gz > tar -xvf forum.tar upload > cp -r upload/* /change/this/to/full/path/to/forum/. > rm -r upload > rm forum.tar Delete the newly created directory as it is now empty. Run http://www.domain.com/forum/install/upgrade.php Go delete /forum/install/install.php when told. Turn on the vB board via ACP. |
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