I have zabbix 1.6.x running on Ubuntu 10.04.4 machine. I want to upgrade it to 1.8 version. I read http://www.zabbix.com/documentation/...on_and_upgrade regarding the upgradation.
Few Quick Queries:
1. Start the Zabbix Service.
Question:
Do I need to stop only zabbix service and not agent service.
2. Backup DB:
Is mysqldump enough for mysql backup
3. Backup configuration files, PHP files and Zabbix binaries
Make a backup copy of Zabbix binaries, configuration files and PHP files
Questions: What files exactly its talking about.
4.Upgrade database
Database upgrade is a required step when upgrading from one major Zabbix version to another, such as from 1.6 to 1.8. It is not required for minor upgrades, such as from 1.8.x to 1.8.x, unless specifically stated so in the release notes of the version.
Question: Do I need to drop the database before I go ahead with this step.
Few Quick Queries:
1. Start the Zabbix Service.
Question:
Do I need to stop only zabbix service and not agent service.
2. Backup DB:
Is mysqldump enough for mysql backup
3. Backup configuration files, PHP files and Zabbix binaries
Make a backup copy of Zabbix binaries, configuration files and PHP files
Questions: What files exactly its talking about.
4.Upgrade database
Database upgrade is a required step when upgrading from one major Zabbix version to another, such as from 1.6 to 1.8. It is not required for minor upgrades, such as from 1.8.x to 1.8.x, unless specifically stated so in the release notes of the version.
Question: Do I need to drop the database before I go ahead with this step.