Confluence Server Upgrade from 6.0.6 to 6.9.0

Question

Hi,

We're looking forward to upgrade our Server Confluence soon to the latest release (as of now 6.9.0).

We are currently at 6.0.6, which will reach EOL in the next months.

Has anyone yet upgraded to 6.9? I'd like to know your experience, specifically any changes or things to look-out for? (such as design/functionality changes  - as Cloud implemented new design removing the old direct page navigation from the side panel)

I am already reading through the release notes, but any practical thoughts/experiences, what did you like/not like would be appreciated.

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Gezim Shehu [Communardo] · Answer

Good Advice. Known issues and workarounds should help.

I feel relieved that no database change is in our plans though :) .

We've already upgraded our PostgreSQL version prior to any software upgrades.

Thanks

Vickey Palzor Lepcha · Answer

Go through some known issues too - just yesterday someone reported that he/she was not able to access confluence after upgrade.

I have faced one such moment after upgrade - there could be multiple reasons for not being able to access confluence.

I for one had issue because of reverse proxy - but as it was one of the known issues I had it rectified in no time.

But well - it's a learning process, you will face unknown issues but ultimately you will figure out the solution too.

There have been bigger challenges when people switch over to databases of another type - I need to face the challenge, haven't done one yet but read it somewhere , quite challenging thinking about types , formats and compatibility.

Gezim Shehu [Communardo] · Answer

Hi,

I didn't went through all of the releases, yet. I will.

After going through all I think if there are >1 major upgrades between the deltas I guess we'll have to split.

Else, I think we can try and pull it off at once :)

Do you have anything in mind that could block this?

Thanks