[SOLVED] To Upgrade or not to upgrade

[rwcanary]

I am still using 5.0.4 ZCS NE

Are there any performance reasons or serious bug reasons that should compel me to update my ZCS?

thanks in advance

[bdial]

you should read the release notes for each version to see what the changes are for each version and decide for yourself.

i usually don't upgrade unless there is a particular bugfix i've been waiting for or a feature i'd like to use, hence while i'm still running 5.0.10.

[rwcanary]

Well I did read the docs. Nothing really jumped out out as a serious issue. However, while the latest release is 5.0.11 and I am running 5.0.4 I figured I should consider staying with the program and keeping things current.

According to the docs: To upgrade from 5.0.4 to 5.0.11 all I need to do is run the install as an "upgrade [Y]". However, good maintenance practices tend suggest backing up as much as possible. Anyone know if there is a rollback procedure if things get screwed up?

What would be the vital areas to back up? And what would be the best way?

[bdial]

you're running the network edition so zimbra should be backing itself up already try this

su - zimbra
zmbackupquery

that should show you when/if backups were run.

unfortunately there is no quick rollback of a version, if something goes wrong you should contact support to help. that being said most people have nothing but success with upgrades

[rwcanary]

Everything appears to be in order.

Thanks.