Upgrading from 3.0.3 to 3.6.8

[Fuzzy Logic]

Hi guys,

How easy is this, and what will I lose during the upgrade, thanks?

I'm guessing this is what I do:

1. Turn of my forum
2. Upload the files contained in the 3.6.8 Patch Level 2 Zip
3. Run the install file
4. Turn on my forum

Is that right? I can go straight from 3.0.3 to 3.6.8 or do I need to upgrade an earlier version first?

Thanks.

EDIT: Sorry I just found another thread about this. Please delete, thanks.

[Floris]

1- Turn off the forum
2- back up your current files and database
3- download and unpack the 3.6.8pl2 zip file and edit the config.php.new file (also rename it to config.php)
4- upload the files, overwriting what's already there
5- run upgrade.php (not! install.php!)
6- test your forums, usergroups and global settings
7- turn on the forum

[rbrashear68]

How exactly do you run upgrade.php? Is this done in the admin cp?

Sorry, I'm a noob and I need to do my first upgrade from 3.6.5 to 3.6.8 patch level 2.

Do I need all files that are in between 3.6.5 and 3.6.8p2?

I've searched and I cannot find step by step upgrade instructions....but I know I must not be looking in the right place.

Thanks for any help!

Rick

[Floris]

You point to it from the browser, like this:

http://www.yoursite.com/forumdir/install/upgrade.php

Our manual has step by step instructions: http://www.vBulletin.com/docs/html/

[Floris]

You point to it from the browser, like this:

http://www.yoursite.com/forumdir/install/upgrade.php

Our manual has step by step instructions: http://www.vBulletin.com/docs/html/

[rbrashear68]

Thank you! I'll start reading!