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    Joomla 2.5.2

    Posted 9 years 8 months ago
    • I'm currently using Joomla 2.5.2 with the Maelstrom Theme. After pulling up the theme page it looks like it can go to 3.4. Should I upgrade to it and will I have any issues doing so?
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    Re: Joomla 2.5.2

    Posted 9 years 8 months ago
    • If you want to upgrade from Joomla 2.5 to Joomla 3.x these are the steps to follow:

      1. backup backup backup!
      2. make sure that you meet the system requirements for J3.x (min php 5.3.10).
      3. check that al RT products are on latest versions (gantry, rt extensions and template) update any that aren't and clear server cache and browser cache. Check that RT template you are using is compatible with Joomla 3.x http://www.rockettheme.com/joomla-templates-compatibility-matrix . You can check all current version numbers in extension manager > manage. Please note if you are using "mission control" admin template that you need to uninstall this by following these special instructions http://www.rockettheme.com/forum/missioncontrol-joomla-admin-template/235181-important-information-about-uninstalling-mission-control .
      4. check all your third-party extensions are up to date and that they are compatible with J3.x
      5. test test test! to make sure anything you updated does still work ok
      6. backup backup backup!
      7. disable "system - remember me" plugin in extension manager > plugins
      8. update to J3.x and clear server and browser cache again.
      9. test test test!
      10. backup backup backup!
      11. re-enable "system - remember me" plugin.


      I would get from 2.5.2 to 2.5.28 as a starting point before moving to J3.x


      Regards, Mark.
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    Re: Joomla 2.5.2

    Posted 9 years 8 months ago
    • ccanyon wrote:
      I'm currently using Joomla 2.5.2 with the Maelstrom Theme. After pulling up the theme page it looks like it can go to 3.4. Should I upgrade to it and will I have any issues doing so?

      YES!

      To upgrade from Joomla 2.5 to Joomla 3.3.x follow these steps:
      1. Backup your site with a free copy of Akeeba backup
      2. You must meet these System Requirements for J3.3.x:
        • Apache 2.2+ or Microsoft IIS 7
        • PHP 5.3.10+ (PHP 5.4+ Recommended)
        • MySQL 5.1+
        • Joomla 3.3+
      3. Verify that all Rockettheme products are the latest versions (Gantry, Rockettheme extensions and Template). Update any that aren't and clear server cache and browser cache. As for the Rockettheme template you are using in the upgrade make sure it's compatible with Joomla 3.3.x Joomla Templates Compatibility Matrix . You can check all current version numbers at Admin -> Extend or Extensions -> Extension Manager -> Manage.
      4. Verify all your 3rd-party extensions are up to date and that they are compatible with J3.3.x
      5. Update your Joomla 2.5 instance to the latest maintenance release (currently 2.5.28).
      6. Make sure you have the latest database schema updated to latests version 2.5.28 by going to: Extension Manager → Database tab. If your schema is not up to date like in the following image, click the Fix button
      7. Uninstall any Packages that are no longer needed or will not be migrating to Joomla 3.
      8. Go to Extensions → Plugin Manager and enter Remember Me into the Filter and press enter. Disable the Remember Me plugin by clicking the green check mark and making it a red circle.
      9. Using PhPMyAdmin console check that your Assets table is correct. See Fixing the assets table
      10. Backup your site again.
      11. Go to Components → Joomla Update. (It should say no updates found.)
      12. Click on the Options button at the top right corner. Select "Short Term Support" from the drop-down for Update server
      13. Click Save & Close.
      14. You will then see your Installed Joomla Version, the Latest Joomla! version and the URL for the update package.
      15. Click "Install the Update".
      16. Go to Extensions → Extension Manager → Database and click Fix if needed.
      17. From the Extension Manager go to Discover and see if there are any extensions to install
      18. Enable Remember Me from the Plugin Manager.
      19. Clear all back end and front browser caches.
      20. TEST EVERYTHING to make sure all the parts work.
      21. Backup your site again.
      22. Go to Content → Article Manager → Options button → Editing Layout tab and set the Save History to Yes.
      23. Install your new template or any other other extensions you need. From experience I've found a reinstall of Gantry and RokNavMenu can save you some grief. Back up often.
      24. Configure them. Back up often.
      25. Test everything. Back up often.
      26. Backup your site with a free copy of Akeeba backup
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