Thanks for the links to the manual. I still have a couple more specific questions...
Should I use a source or binary install? Can I simply stop mysqld, then install over the current directory tree? +-----Original Message----- +From: Dan Nelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] +Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 4:04 PM +To: Don +Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +Subject: Re: upgrading from MySQL 3.21.33 to MySQL 3.23.51 + + +In the last episode (Aug 13), Don said: +> Due to some recent headaches I have decided to come out of the dark +> ages and upgrade from MySQL 3.21.33 to MySQL 3.23.51. I was +> wondering if anyone had any upgrade tips and/or precautions to +> recommend before I start. + +Definitely read the mysql manual wrt upgrading: + +http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/Upgrading-from-3.21.html +http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/Upgrading-from-3.22.html + +Lots of new reserved words. Lots of new features, too :) Make sure +you upgrade from ISAM table format to MyISAM or InnoDB (use the +mysql_convert_table_format script). + +-- + Dan Nelson + [EMAIL PROTECTED] + --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
