Updating

[Paul Schmehl]

--On Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:51 AM -0400 Grant Peel <gpeel at thenetnow.com> 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> What would be the prefered method of upgrading servers from freebsd 6.x
> to 8.x ?
>
> Fresh install and reload users data, rebuild ports etc?
>

This is the best and easiest method.

> Upgrade direct from 6.x to 8.x?
>

This can be done, but you would have to rebuild all your ports and will 
likely run into issues that have to be resolved.

> Upgrade sequentially from 6.x to 7.x to 8.x?
>

Way too much hassle.  If you're going to chose the "upgrade" route, bite 
the bullet and go directly to 8.  Then deal with the ports issues that 
arise after rebuilding them all.

Paul Schmehl, Senior Infosec Analyst
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