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| ===== Step 1: Backup the WP database ===== | ===== Step 1: Backup the WP database ===== | ||
| - | This first step is only possible if you can log directly into the server that runs UMarmot. It is an important step but it is not required. Only do this if you have access and comfort-level to perform the task. Otherwise, skip this step. If this step is not completed and something bad happens to the WP database during the upgrade, a backup can always be restored from tape, though some data might be lost depending on what that backup was performed. | + | This first step is only possible if you can log directly into the server that runs UMarmot. It is an important step but it is not required. Only do this if you have the access and comfort-level to perform the task. Otherwise, skip this step. If this step is not completed and something bad happens to the WP database during the upgrade, a backup can always be restored from tape, though some data might be lost depending on when that backup was performed. |
| - | - Login to the scua.library.umass.edu via SSH. | + | - Login to scua.library.umass.edu via SSH. |
| - Enter the following command: | - Enter the following command: | ||
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| ===== Step 4: Complete upgrade ===== | ===== Step 4: Complete upgrade ===== | ||
| - | - Visit http://scua.library.umass.edu/wp-admin. You might be prompted to upgrade database. Follow directions and cross-fingers. | + | - Visit http://scua.library.umass.edu/wp-admin. You might be prompted to upgrade database. Follow directions and cross fingers. |
| - Activate all the plugins you wish to have active. | - Activate all the plugins you wish to have active. | ||
| - Visit http://scua.library.umass.edu to make sure everything is ok. | - Visit http://scua.library.umass.edu to make sure everything is ok. | ||
| + | :!: You might need to re-index the Search Unleashed index. If searches are no longer working after upgrading, go to the plugin admin page, click "settings" under the Search Unleashed plugin, and then click the "re-index" button at the bottom of the page. | ||
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