add warning against downgrading

Conflicts:
	admin_manual/maintenance/update.rst
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Carla Schroder
2015-08-14 12:05:06 -07:00
parent 4808057feb
commit fe1e7589ed
3 changed files with 28 additions and 7 deletions

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@@ -14,6 +14,15 @@ Installing ownCloud Enterprise Subscription
See :doc:`../enterprise_installation/linux_installation` for instructions on
installing ownCloud Enterprise Subscription.
Downgrading Not Supported
-------------------------
Downgrading is not supported and risks corrupting your data! If you want to
revert to an older ownCloud version, install it from scratch and then restore
your data from backup. Before doing this, file a support ticket (if you have
paid support) or ask for help in the ownCloud forums to see if your issue can be
resolved without downgrading.
Supported Distribution Packages
-------------------------------

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@@ -7,15 +7,21 @@ installation. You should keep your ownCloud server updated and not skip any
releases. The Updater app is enabled in your ownCloud Server instance by
default, which you can confirm by looking on your Apps page.
.. note:: The Updater app is not enabled and not supported in ownCloud
Enterprise Subscription.
**Downgrading** is not supported and risks corrupting your data! If you want
to revert to an older ownCloud version, install it from scratch and then
restore your data from backup. Before doing this, file a support ticket (if
you have paid support) or ask for help in the ownCloud forums to see if your
issue can be resolved without downgrading.
The Updater App is not required, and it is recommended to use other methods for
keeping your ownCloud server up-to-date, if possible. (See :doc:`upgrade`.) The
Updater App is useful for installations that do not have root access,
such as shared hosting, and for installations with a smaller number of users
and data.
.. note:: The Updater app is not enabled and not supported in ownCloud
Enterprise Subscription.
You should maintain regular backups (see :doc:`backup`), and make a backup
before every update. The Updater app does not backup your database or data
directory.

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@@ -3,10 +3,16 @@ Upgrading Your ownCloud Server
==============================
It is best to keep your ownCloud server upgraded regularly, and to install all
point releases and major releases without skipping any of them, as skipping releases
increases the risk of errors. Major releases are 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0, and point releases
are intermediate releases for each major release. For example, 8.0.1 and 8.0.2 are point
releases.
point releases and major releases without skipping any of them, as skipping
releases increases the risk of errors. Major releases are 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0, and
point releases are intermediate releases for each major release. For example,
8.0.1 and 8.0.2 are point releases.
.. note:: **Downgrading** is not supported and risks corrupting your data! If
you want to revert to an older ownCloud version, install it from scratch
and then restore your data from backup. Before doing this, file a support
ticket (if you have paid support) or ask for help in the ownCloud forums to
see if your issue can be resolved without downgrading.
Version numbering changed with ownCloud 8.0. Major releases are now indicated
by the second number, so 8.0. 8.1, and 8.2 are major releases. The third number