On Mon, 2008-03-10 at 19:08 +0100, Luc MAIGNAN wrote: > Hi all, > > I've read at several places that upgrading Fedora 6 To F8 (even via > temporaly an F7) is not recommended and I have to make a fresh install. > > But it not possible in my mind. For exemple (I know several admin have > the same problem), I have a mail server installed as a FC6. If I want to > make a fresh install, I have to stop the mail server during several > hours (install the OS, configure Postfix, spamassassin, .....) or days, > it is not possible for my campany. > > So, what is the less bad solution to upgrade my server ? > > Thanks for your advices. two options: 1. yum update from fc6->f7 then f7->f8. I've done it on multiple servers w/very few problems. YMMV 2. If you're going to be setting up long-running servers consider using RHEL or Centos which make update/security guarantees. -sv -- fedora-test-list mailing list fedora-test-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-test-list
