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7/1/2007 7:06 AM

Colin Weber

Joined: 6/21/2005

Posts: 86

Upgrading DNN

Because we are only just getting our first portal ready for release, I have stuck with DNN version 4.4.1.

What is involved with upgrading to 4.5.0, will my purchased modules still work, are there canges to
make, etc? I am hesitant to make an upgrade until I have the site released ad running for a while.

Perhaps I should upgrade locally at home first and test the issues out. I would still like to know
whether the database structure is different and what to expect though. The pro's and con's :)

Is version 4.5.0 an early release, major upgrade or reliable improvment from version 4.4.1?

7/1/2007 7:42 AM

Sebastian Leupold

www.dnnwerk.de
Joined: 3/8/2004

Posts: 46212

Re: Upgrading DNN

First check with the developers/vendors of your 3rd party modules for compatibility issues with never versions, there might be an upgrade necessary
Before upgrading your DotNetNuke portal, is is always a good idea, to do a test upgrade of a local backup first (and never forget to backup database and installation directory!)
To perform the upgrade, you can follow these ugpgrades: http://www.deutschnetnuke.de/tabid/186/Default.aspx
during the upgrade, the database structure gets modified automatically
regarding the new versions, you will find a detailed changelog at http://support.dotnetnuke.com/project/ChangeLog.aspx?PROJID=2.
If upgrading to DNN 4.5, I suggest to wait a few more days, until Version 4.5.4 is publically available, that shall be the most stable 4.5.x version.

Cheers from Germany,
Sebastian Leupold

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7/2/2007 10:59 AM

Mitchel Sellers

www.mitchelsellers.com
Joined: 1/24/2007

Posts: 7846

Re: Upgrading DNN

I would agree with the above, I also have a tutorial on my site www.mitchelsellers.com that includes a full tutorial on how to upgrade to the newest version.

-Mitchel Sellers
Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, DNN MVP
CEO/Director of Development - IowaComputerGurus Inc.

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7/5/2007 9:46 AM

volleronline

Joined: 11/6/2006

Posts: 281

Re: Upgrading DNN

I agree with Leopuld on waiting for 4.5.4

4.4.1 is a very good version of DNN, though, so if that's what you've got now, you're doing pretty good already. Don't be too worried about upgrading to the latest/greatest, although 4.5.3 is an excellent release.

Still, waiting for 4.5.4 might not be a bad idea!

Chad Voller -- MCP, DNN Aficionado
Leapwise Media
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