topic Re: Linux upgrade from version 4 to 5 !!! in Operating System - Linux

Linux upgrade from version 4 to 5 !!!

Anand_Sree — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:56:53 GMT

Hello all,

I have a intranet server running red hat verison 4. I want that to be upgraded to version 5 and at the same time, I need to make sure that none of the data is deleted. What is the best way to do it. I knew , We can do a installer option which will save data under /home. Is there any other way I can do this by which I can say that all data under all of root filesystem ( / ) is safe ?. Thanks for any help.

Re: Linux upgrade from version 4 to 5 !!!

Nighwish — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:39:37 GMT

With upgrade if all go fine you should not have any problem.

Although is highly recommended that you have a backup of your data.

Consider also have a image of the machine.

Regards.

Re: Linux upgrade from version 4 to 5 !!!

Anand_Sree — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:47:44 GMT

Thanks for the response. Is there any document or manual out there which explains how to go about upgrading the servers from a remote location. Appreciate any help as always.

Re: Linux upgrade from version 4 to 5 !!!

Nighwish — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:39 GMT

Hi.

I don't have any documentation, you can find it easily in the net.

Although hi highly recommend that you do the upgrade thru a console ( ILO for HP Servers ). This will prevent to lost access to the server.

Regards