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Upgrade from 5.5.0.653 to latest version

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Ramesh
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5/7/2020 2:27 PM

Hi,

i have a dnn site which is using very old version 5.5.0.653, i have to upgrde to latest version due to cybersecurity isseus.

could you please help me exactly what are the steps i have to do for upgrdae. i am completly new to dnn.

Thanks,

Ramesh.

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5/8/2020 1:36 AM
Hi Ramesh

On https://dnndocs.com/conte...ggested-upgrade-path you find the suggested upgrade path. Typically the steps are:

- backup
- uninstall modules you do not need/use
- check if third party extensions (open source and vendor) support the targeted DNN version. As your version is ancient, you might find that some modules have not had any TLC/support in a couple of years. You need to consider if this is still an option. This applies to modules and themes.
- upgrade the modules/themes to the relevant versions
- backup again as this is a solid foundation. Assuming your site is not just DNN Core, I think it is safe to say that your site will break when upgrading. The errors will provide feedback on what should be adjusted, either by third party or your own custom modules

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