On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Kriparam Faraday <mailkr...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi, > We have an existing subversion setup running using apache(mod_dav_svn). We > are looking to upgrade the subversion from 1.4.3 to 1.6. Can someone guide > me the steps needed in upgrading it?
I strongly urge you to: * Move aside yoru orignal repository to block access to it. * Archive that to tape. * Install the new Subversion. * Use "svnadmin hotcopy" to copy the old repository to a new locaiton. * Test that location. * Move the hotcopy over to the old location. * Enjoy. > > 1) Do we need to just upgrade the module(mod_dav_svn). If yes, is there a > way to find out which version of mod_dav_svn I need to use? Update the package. You probably need the newer libraries. > 2) Doesnt apache need to be upgraded in order for the svn module to be > compatible with it? if so, is there a way to find out the correct apache > version? No. > 3) Since the subversion is being accessed through apache, am I right in > assuming I dont need to touch svnserve or any of the installations > pertaining to that for this upgrade? Please do. Updating the repository and related tools buys you a stack of useful fixes, such as better warnings about password storage, and better handling of EOL in log files, and every other Subversion patch since 1.4. > 4) After the upgrade, how do I go about upgrading the svn repositories? See above. Backup, update software, do svnadmin hotcopy. > If you have any documentation that could lead me to the answers that would > be helpful too. > > Thanks in advance. > Kripa >
