Update from 5.2.3 to 5.7.1

[Björn Eitmann]

Hi *

I want to update confluence from 5.2.3 to 5.7.X.

But i just want to set up a new system for 5.7.X

Is it possible to import the data from the 5.2.3 to the new system? And how to do that?

Thanks!

[rrudnicki]

Hi Bjorn, 

Basically, what you need to do is:

1 - Before jumping to the standard procedures from a upgrade, we suggest the users to [check the plugin compatibility with the next versions|https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/UPM/Checking+Add-on+Compatibility+with+Application+Updates] to avoid further issues. Having that in mind, we can start the upgrade process by following the standard procedures: 

2 -  Extract the zip/tar.gz file of the latest version of Confluence on the place you choose. ( I highly suggest that you create a folder call: Confluence 'new version') and inside of this folder extract the install folder.

3 -  Into the extracted folder, open the file confluence-init.properties, which is located at Confluence install directory\confluence\web-inf\classes and edit the line: confluence.home=/usr/local/confluence/home to point to the path where is your old home folder of your *Confluence current version*.

4 -  Now start Confluence through your new installation folder

P.S1: Also bear in mind that content like external plugins installed would need to be re-installed, since this information is stored inside the database and other related content could be need to first be tracked inside the DB too.

P.S2: Always have a backup from your database and Confluence home before upgrade and try this first into a staging environment.

 Also, have a look into this documentation:

https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/DOC/Upgrading+Confluence

Hope it helps.

Renato Rudnicki

[Luciano Fagundes]

Bjorn, yes it is. I suggest you to take a look on our Migrating Confluence Between Servers documentation in order to achieve that. Let us know in case you have any questions.

Cheers!

L.F