[Asterisk-Users] Upgrading

[Steven Ringwald]

Chris Blunt wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> I was wondering what is the best way to upgrade an Asterisk system to 
> the latest version.
>
> I know there is the patch method, but if I am jumping 3 or 4 versions 
> is a re-install the best way?
>
> Should I just make the files then manually copy them in? Does this 
> avoid overwriting any modified sound files etc? Should I delete the 
> current files or move / make a copy to a different location first?
>
> I know this is a lot of questions but I am hoping for a best practice 
> idea etc…
>

I believe that "make upgrade" installs just the applications, and does 
not touch config files (which are only installed with "make setup", BTW) 
and the sound files.

Hope this helps.
Steve