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==Step 1: Make sure that your server can run Moodle 2.2== | ==Step 1: Make sure that your server can run Moodle 2.2== | ||
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(Note: You need to upgrade to Moodle 2.2 before upgrading to 2.3.) | (Note: You need to upgrade to Moodle 2.2 before upgrading to 2.3.) | ||
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==Step 3: Replace your Moodle code== | ==Step 3: Replace your Moodle code== | ||
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At this point you can replace the Moodle code on your server with the version you downloaded. Remember to also update any plugins you added! | At this point you can replace the Moodle code on your server with the version you downloaded. Remember to also update any plugins you added! | ||
==Step 4: Perform the upgrade!== | ==Step 4: Perform the upgrade!== |
Revision as of 07:18, 9 July 2012
Moodle 2
available now!
There’s no need to visit a store and pay for software. You can start enjoying the cool features of Moodle 2 in three easy steps...
Step 1: Make sure that your server can run Moodle 2.2
(Note: You need to upgrade to Moodle 2.2 before upgrading to 2.3.)
Go to Settings > Site administration > Server > Environment
Status OK for everything? Great! Go to step 2...
Any problems? You probably need to upgrade your server software (such as PHP) to a more recent version.
Step 2: Be prepared!
As usual with any large upgrade, you should always be prepared to "roll back" if there's an issue with your data or some custom code you've added.
- A test install
- We highly advise you make a copy of your production site to practice the upgrade on first. That way, if you run into any problems that need fixing you won't affect your main site.
- Always make backups
- When upgrading your production instance, make sure you have copies of everything, just in case. Full instructions are here: Site backup.
Step 3: Replace your Moodle code
At this point you can replace the Moodle code on your server with the version you downloaded. Remember to also update any plugins you added!
Step 4: Perform the upgrade!
Trigger the upgrade by visiting the admin page.
If you have a large site this may take hours, so we recommend upgrading via command line.
How did you go?
- Yes - it worked!
- Great! Repeat the process for Moodle 2.3, and please post in the Installation problems forum and share your success with the Moodle community!
- No - I had an error
- Don’t worry, help is at hand. Post in the Installation problems forum where our experts are waiting to explain any errors you obtain.