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Simple Machines Forum Issues/Announcements => Forum software issues and bugs => Topic started by: Simon Dog on January 16, 2018, 07:00:14 AM

Title: Forum software update
Post by: Simon Dog on January 16, 2018, 07:00:14 AM

I will be installing an update to the SMF forums sometime in the next week.    I expect the forum will be down for less than an hour.

This is an update from 2.0.14 to 2.0.15, and contains various fixes including a security patch.   Users should not notice any difference except when the forum is down for update.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Michael Murphy on January 16, 2018, 08:27:57 AM

Thanx for the notice, and thanx for the update.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Simon Dog on January 16, 2018, 11:31:01 AM

I will be cloning the database and software before the backup, just in case.    It's far better to do keep up2date on these fixes than try to apply a few years worth at once.

And time for a reminder - I am the person to contact if the forum is broke, but I have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with moderation, post removal/editing, telling members what is acceptable or not, etc.  The only reason I am listed as an "admin" by my avatar is that I need that privilege to apply updates.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: cassandra on January 16, 2018, 04:23:05 PM

 :cheer:    :cheer:    Yeah update!!!!! Thanx already  :angel; :angel;

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: kitkatz on January 16, 2018, 11:19:52 PM

Hurray update guy!   :bandance; :bandance; :sos; :sos; :bandance; :bandance;

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Charlie B53 on January 17, 2018, 06:13:27 PM

Many Thanks Simon!

I for one would be lost as I am but a lowly 'user'.

I quit programming after mastering basic long ago when the Apple was first invented.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Simon Dog on January 18, 2018, 10:59:57 AM

The update to SMF 2.0.15 has been completed.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: iolaire on January 18, 2018, 11:01:21 AM

Thank you

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Simon Dog on January 18, 2018, 11:04:38 AM

The update was trivial.  I spent more time backing up a checkpoint of the software and database than doing the actual update.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: cassandra on January 18, 2018, 03:21:34 PM

Many thanx Simon


  :bow;     :cheer:

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: kickingandscreaming on January 19, 2018, 06:15:19 AM

Backing up may be "trivial," but it sure ain't trivial when your site crashes and you haven't done it.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Simon Dog on January 19, 2018, 06:26:34 AM

Quote from: kickingandscreaming on January 19, 2018, 06:15:19 AM

Backing up may be "trivial," but it sure ain't trivial when your site crashes and you haven't done it.

According to Murphy, the chances of things going wrong during an upgrade increase dramatically if a backup is unavailable.

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: kickingandscreaming on January 19, 2018, 07:11:00 AM

Of course!

Title: Re: Forum software update
Post by: Rerun on January 19, 2018, 10:44:17 AM

Thank you SD.  Your capabilities are truly a gift!

 :guitar: