Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
Warren Liddell wrote: On Thursday 07 August 2008 23:18:34 Marc Coyles wrote: If i have read the man pages correct the command im using being ... # freebsd-update upgrade -r 7.0-CURRENT # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade followed eventually by... # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf install I have just upgraded a 6.2 box to 7.0 Release following the instructions at http://www.daemonology.net/blog/2007-11-11-freebsd-major-version-upgrade .html to the letter without issue (other than bind needing to be reinstalled from ports afterwards) L8rs! Marci # freebsd-update -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade freebsd-update.sh: Can't open freebsd-update.sh: No such file or directory I then did a search for the sh file # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade File does not exist or is not readable: freebsd-update.conf freebsd-update is part of base system so there was no need to install it via the port etc .. or is there ? no for versions of FreeBSD beyond 6.3 its in base and you dont need to install it seperately to upgrade between versions. freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade seems to have an effect where 7.0-RELEASE no longer does. I have CCed freebsd-stable@ on this to see if anyone knows if this is intended or a mistake. Vince ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
no for versions of FreeBSD beyond 6.3 its in base and you dont need to install it seperately to upgrade between versions. freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade seems to have an effect where 7.0-RELEASE no longer does. I have CCed freebsd-stable@ on this to see if anyone knows if this is intended or a mistake. Vince # freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. The getting of the public key seems to be the issue no matter how i go about trying to upgrade .. so my question now is, why is this and are there other mirror sites that can be used ? Below is my Uname -a output if it has any relevance.. FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE #11: Thu Aug 7 17:32:22 EST 2008 shinjii@:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC amd64 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
Warren Liddell wrote: no for versions of FreeBSD beyond 6.3 its in base and you dont need to install it seperately to upgrade between versions. freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade seems to have an effect where 7.0-RELEASE no longer does. I have CCed freebsd-stable@ on this to see if anyone knows if this is intended or a mistake. Vince # freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. The getting of the public key seems to be the issue no matter how i go about trying to upgrade .. so my question now is, why is this and are there other mirror sites that can be used ? Below is my Uname -a output if it has any relevance.. FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE #11: Thu Aug 7 17:32:22 EST 2008 shinjii@:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC amd64 No idea if the fact you are on a -STABLE branch will matter (it could well, the box I tried to use the 7.0-RELEASE tag on was a -STABLE box too,) but my test seems to get different results to yours. Possibly an issue with the freebsd-update servers/mirrors? more likely that it doesnt support upgrading from an arbitrary point in the -STABLE tree. 10:05:58 /usr/src/sys/i386/compile/LOBSTER) 0 # freebsd-update -r 7.1-RELEASE upgrade Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching metadata signature for 7.0-RELEASE from update1.FreeBSD.org... done. Fetching metadata index... done. Inspecting system... done. The following components of FreeBSD seem to be installed: kernel/generic src/base src/bin src/contrib src/crypto src/etc src/games src/gnu src/include src/krb5 src/lib src/libexec src/release src/rescue src/sbin src/secure src/share src/sys src/tools src/ubin src/usbin world/base world/catpages world/dict world/games world/info world/manpages world/proflibs The following components of FreeBSD do not seem to be installed: src/cddl src/compat world/doc Does this look reasonable (y/n)? n (10:06:53 /usr/src/sys/i386/compile/LOBSTER) 0 # uname -a FreeBSD lobster.unsane.co.uk 7.0-RELEASE-p2 FreeBSD 7.0-RELEASE-p2 #0: Wed Jun 18 07:33:20 UTC 2008 [EMAIL PROTECTED]:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC i386 I would upgrade to a -RELEASE branch from source then try again. Vince ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
I would upgrade to a -RELEASE branch from source then try again. Vince change my releng to 7 in the supfile and do a csup then do world kernel and go from there ? ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
Warren Liddell wrote: I would upgrade to a -RELEASE branch from source then try again. Vince change my releng to 7 in the supfile and do a csup then do world kernel and go from there ? RELENG_7_0 for the -RELEASE 7 is -STABLE Vince ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
On Friday 08 August 2008 20:09:03 Vincent Hoffman wrote: Warren Liddell wrote: I would upgrade to a -RELEASE branch from source then try again. Vince change my releng to 7 in the supfile and do a csup then do world kernel and go from there ? RELENG_7_0 for the -RELEASE 7 is -STABLE Vince csup running on 7_0 system all ready backed up so lets see how well this all goes. Much tnxs to all who have supplied info on this, greatly appreciated. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
The easiest way to do the upgrade (if you are using a GENERIC kernel) is to use Freebsd-update (http://www.daemonology.net/freebsd-update/) It's a pretty powerful tool which allows you to do binary updates for FreeBSD. To upgrade between major versions you would want to check out this page: http://www.daemonology.net/blog/2007-11-11-freebsd-major-version-upgrade .html. If i have read the man pages correct the command im using being ... # freebsd-update upgrade -r 7.0-CURRENT Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. Are there more mirrors or am i missing something here ? ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
Warren Liddell wrote: The easiest way to do the upgrade (if you are using a GENERIC kernel) is to use Freebsd-update (http://www.daemonology.net/freebsd-update/) It's a pretty powerful tool which allows you to do binary updates for FreeBSD. To upgrade between major versions you would want to check out this page: http://www.daemonology.net/blog/2007-11-11-freebsd-major-version-upgrade .html. If i have read the man pages correct the command im using being ... # freebsd-update upgrade -r 7.0-CURRENT Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. Are there more mirrors or am i missing something here ? Yes, 7.0-CURRENT doesnt exist. freebsd-update will do releases (with updates) not -CURRENT or -STABLE use 7.0-RELEASE instead (which will get you 7.0-RELEASE-p3) looking in my command history i used freebsd-update -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade freebsd-update -r 7.0-RELEASE install Vince ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
On Thursday 07 August 2008 23:18:34 Marc Coyles wrote: If i have read the man pages correct the command im using being ... # freebsd-update upgrade -r 7.0-CURRENT # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade followed eventually by... # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf install I have just upgraded a 6.2 box to 7.0 Release following the instructions at http://www.daemonology.net/blog/2007-11-11-freebsd-major-version-upgrade .html to the letter without issue (other than bind needing to be reinstalled from ports afterwards) L8rs! Marci # freebsd-update -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade Looking up update.FreeBSD.org mirrors... 1 mirrors found. Fetching public key from update1.FreeBSD.org... failed. No mirrors remaining, giving up. # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade freebsd-update.sh: Can't open freebsd-update.sh: No such file or directory I then did a search for the sh file # sh freebsd-update.sh -f freebsd-update.conf -r 7.0-RELEASE upgrade File does not exist or is not readable: freebsd-update.conf freebsd-update is part of base system so there was no need to install it via the port etc .. or is there ? ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
I have read a lot of ways an issues with upgrading to 7.x from 6.x ... the main place that seemd ot have someewhat simple guidelines was http://people.freebsd.org/~rse/upgrade/freebsd-upgrade-6x-7x.txt .. however i wanted to know if that is the most simplest an efficent way to go about the process ? The reason i ask as this machine is a production system and cant afford for any down time or in theory anything to break to cause down time in the system. Any thoughts etc are always welcomed. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Upgrading from 6.x to 7.x
Warren Liddell I have read a lot of ways an issues with upgrading to 7.x from 6.x ... the main place that seemd ot have someewhat simple guidelines was http://people.freebsd.org/~rse/upgrade/freebsd-upgrade-6x-7x.txt .. however i wanted to know if that is the most simplest an efficent way to go about the process ? The reason i ask as this machine is a production system and cant afford for any down time or in theory anything to break to cause down time in the system. Any thoughts etc are always welcomed. We have upgraded quite a few FreeBSD 6.2 and 6.3 servers to 7.0 and the only problems we've had have been caused by admin-input :-) !!!ACHTUNG DANGER!!! !!!GEWAAR !!! INKOZI Any upgrade or patching can potentially lead to a non-functioning server. The best way to do an upgrade is pre-test the upgrade on similar hardware, same software and also the same FreeBSD version. So load up a FreeBSD 6.2 server, install all the apps you use on your production server and then go through the upgrade steps and make sure that everything is working before you go ahead with the live update. This also gives you good practice. Backups are also essential in case the sever dies and you need to get it back in a hurry. Now back to updating: The doc by Ralf looks very comprehensive but also very complicated; it also differs slightly from the FreeBSD handbook. (http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/makeworld.htm l) The easiest way to do the upgrade (if you are using a GENERIC kernel) is to use Freebsd-update (http://www.daemonology.net/freebsd-update/) It's a pretty powerful tool which allows you to do binary updates for FreeBSD. To upgrade between major versions you would want to check out this page: http://www.daemonology.net/blog/2007-11-11-freebsd-major-version-upgrade .html. The second more difficult method which is recommended by the FreeBSD handbook and slightly tweaked by me is as follows: 1) Get the latest source # cp /usr/share/examples/cvsup/stable-supfile /usr/local/etc/ 2) Edit the supfile, replace CHANGE_THIS.FreeBSD.org with your closet mirror (http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/cvsup.html#CV SUP-MIRRORS) #csup /usr/local/etc/stable-supfile 3) less /usr/src/UPDATING and check for any warnings, notes, letters to the editor etc. 4) Perform Update: # cd /usr/src # make buildworld # make buildkernel # make installkernel # reboot # cd /usr/src # mergemaster -p # make installworld # mergemaster - (all files except those that have been manually edited) # reboot !done! If you have a custom kernel you would change Step #4 to the following: # cd /usr/src # make -j10 buildworld # make buildkernel KERNCONF=kernelname # make installkernel KERNCONF=kernelname # reboot # cd /usr/src # mergemaster -p # make installworld # mergemaster - all files except /etc/hosts, /etc/motd, /etc/passwd, # reboot !!done!! Rudi ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
