Hi folks, I'm trying to fully understand the whole FBSD version thing and when, if , and why you should consider upgrading.
I have a production server running FBSD 8.1 (and I'm following the errata branch) that works just fine, with no problems. I see that the "Production Release" of 8.2 is available. Obviously, 8.2 has features that 8.1 does not, but I guess my primary questions is: 1.) If you have a production server that's running well (and is fully patched, i.e. following the errata branch), is there a compelling reason to upgrade or do most people do it because there are features in the new release that you want/need? I guess what I'm really asking is if it makes more sense to take the "if it aint broke - don't fix it" mindset or should you really consider upgrading when a new version is released??? 2.) If I DO upgrade, I can simply change my supfile to RELENG_8_2 and then: run csup upgrade the ports make buildworld make buildkernel make installkernel make installworld is that right? Is my sequence wrong? 3.) How do I upgrade any installed software (I CAN use portmaster for that, right?)? Thank you, Ed _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
