Hello, due to security issues, I need to upgrade my portals from DNN 7.4.2 to the latest version, at now 9.11.0. Over the years I have developed many plugins and components, I would like to know what the correct roadmap is to perform an upgrade as painless as possible. :-)
Thanks all!!
Hi
I have this saved as a favourite as it does get updated
https://docs.dnncommunity...ggested-upgrade-path
and in line with other recommendations move to ASP.NET 4.8 (or newer)
AND ABOVE ALL make sure you take file and database backups.
If you can then test on a local PC
I would use nvquicksite to install at the version you are already at and set a site alias of your current primary site to be the one created by the nvquicksite e.g Nov032022.dnndev.me, you'll need IIS locally.
Hope this helps
Dave
Due to how flexible and configurable DNN is, there isn't always a clear path that works the same for every DNN website. Depending on the custom modules and other extensions you might have, you may find yourself taking different steps from another site that appears to be the same.
In general, the steps I'm suggesting are covered in the following resources:
The path I see for you with the details provided are:
Follow the typical upgrade process for each version, but as you test this locally, be sure to note which versions you find you need to upgrade which extensions. Usually, you upgrade the extensions at the soonest possible version prior to upgrading DNN. So, you may find you need to upgrade many of them right away. Others might have to wait until after DNN 9.2 or 9.6 (or another version).
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