Parallel Upgrade Instructions¶
A parallel upgrade is when you create a totally new installation of the app that exists alongside the old one.
If you'd like more information on parallel upgrades, refer to its section in the "plan" upgrade step.
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Upgrade Overview¶
Parallel upgrades require you to complete the following steps:
- 1. Install the new version of the app somewhere
- 2. Copy custom configuration from the old installation to the new one
- 3. Import the database backup to the new installation (for testing purposes)
- 4. Start the new server
- 5. Import a new database backup to the new server and re-test
- 6. Route requests to the new installation
- 7. Deprovision the old instance (optional)
The subsequent pages outline step-by-step instructions for each of the above.