> > If in doubt, mysqldump the db before doing the upgrade. > > > > mysqldump -umythtv -pmythtv -hlocalhost mythconverg | bzip2 -9 > > > mythtv16.backup.bz2 > > The heck with "if in doubt": DO THIS. Even if you only upgrade at > new-release time, make this step a standard part of your upgrade > process. If you maintain documentation explaining to people how to do > upgrades, please make this step part of your instructions. > > IF YOU HAVE TO ROLLBACK, AND YOU DIDN'T DO THIS, YOU WILL HATE YOURSELF.
I actually wanted to thank you all for the how-to backup, seeing as I had to use it to restore the DB because somehow I messed up the upgrade/firewire column stuff. Anyway, I agree, this should be started "How to Upgrade MythTV" material. Thanks again, -Kenneth
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