Re: Major Version Upgrade - 4.11 to 5.x

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Chad Gross wrote:
First I would address the first question. Only you can really answer
whether
or not there is a benefit. Is there a specific need (e.g. software/hardware
support) for you to upgrade? If not then I would recommend against the
upgrade. If yes, I why not move to 6.x? I have been running FBSD since
4.0and have run every revision since and would not suggest using
5.x. Either stick with 4.x or move to 6.x based on your requirements.

To answer your second question, the best place to look for help is the
handbook (
http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/makeworld.html).
Also make sure to read /usr/src/UPDATING as this may contain special
instructions. It is a general rule of thumb to do a clean install between
major revisions though. I have personally done them with success, but would
not recommend doing it on a production server if it is your first time
doing
one (as it sounds to be). Stick to upgrading between minor revisions until
you are familiar with the build/make process. Also these mailing lists
are a
great resource for help as is http://www.bsdforums.org/ (and a few others,
use Google).

Finally, as mentioned above, from personal experience it is best to stick
with a clean install between major revisions.

Good luck again,

Chad

Bad way to look at things, given that 4.x isn't supported
anymore by the FreeBSD group; so anything either userland or core system
related that needs to be upgraded due to a security or performance issue
would require an upgrade anyhow..
You should run at least 5.x, but it's highly recommended that
you go to 6.x, due to performance improvements and the fact that you
won't have to source upgrade your system again for a lot longer period
of time (than if you moved to 5.x).
The only issue is that you don't have direct access to the machine.
- -Garrett
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