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  • dankumc Friend
    July 25, 2011 at 2:52 pm #166683

    Hi there.
    I am using the ja teline IV-template from feb 2011. in the last days there are new update out (july 2011).
    how can update the template and the extensions?
    is it better to install the new modules etc. via installer or should i overwritte the files by drag and drop?

    sincerely
    daniel

    Phill Moderator
    July 25, 2011 at 9:55 pm #402989

    You should update the template and extensions using the JA Extension Manager that should have been included in your download. If it is not already installed on your site then please install it from the JA Downloads.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 6:08 am #403038

    we use in our network an internal proxy-server.
    therefore i cannot update the extensions via JA extension manager.

    so how can i update quickly?

    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 9:07 am #403061

    You will have to do it the manual method of uninstalling and re-installing each extension one by one. Make sure you take backups of both your database and your files first ( I recommend using Akeeba to do this). Remember also to take notes of any changes you have made to the css or other files in the customization of your site.

    The other method and the one I would use would be to make a copy of your site using Akeeba and install it on your local machine using a tool such as Wamp. I would then use the extension manager to update all the plugins from there and when I was happy use Akeeba once again to restore my site to the live host.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 9:33 am #403072

    <em>@phill luckhurst 255638 wrote:</em><blockquote>You will have to do it the manual method of uninstalling and re-installing each extension one by one. Make sure you take backups of both your database and your files first ( I recommend using Akeeba to do this). Remember also to take notes of any changes you have made to the css or other files in the customization of your site.

    The other method and the one I would use would be to make a copy of your site using Akeeba and install it on your local machine using a tool such as Wamp. I would then use the extension manager to update all the plugins from there and when I was happy use Akeeba once again to restore my site to the live host.</blockquote>

    is there any problem when i overwritte the old files by the new ones (of the update)?

    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 9:40 am #403077

    Some extensions there may be problems that way around. This is because some updates write to the database.

    You will also have to apply any changes you have already made to files again as you will have overwritten them.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 6:50 pm #403170

    That is not really true!!
    I installed some new modules and extensions and compared it with the database (before and after update and there were no modifications).
    i will give you a final answer when i installed all new updates..

    there is also shown after the successfully installation of a module or plugin:

    Upgrade Methods :

    Standard joomla reinstall method. OR
    Module supports upgrade method. You can install new version directly over this version. Uninstallation is not required. Backup any customized file before upgrading, your settings would be saved though. OR
    Use JA Extensions Manager Component for easy upgrades and rollbacks. Watch Video.

    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 7:04 pm #403171

    It all depends on the module or component in question. Not all touch the database but some do. As you do not specify exactly what modules you are updating it is impossible for me to tell. For instance all videos reloaded writes to the database to add various things. In fact when the author of that was alerted to a security issue he provided 2 update methods only 1 of which affected the database.

    When you said overwrite the files I assumed you meant using an ftp app.

    Please also be aware that not all components on the JED allow the upgrade method. Some insist that you uninstall first. Fortunately most developers do support it.

    Good luck with your updates and be sure to tell us how you get on. I would still recommend taking a copy of your site using Akeeba/Wamp andtesting on your local machine just in case things go wrong.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 7:22 pm #403173

    i installed following extensions successfully (these are new from ja_teline_iv 1.6):

    mod_janewspro.v1.0.3
    mod_jabulletin.v1.0.3
    mod_janews_featured.v1.0.3

    plg_system_jatabs.v1.0.7
    plg_system_japopup.v1.0.1
    plg_jathumbnail.v1.0.2

    com_jaextmanager.v1.0.2

    i tested it with a blank standard joomla installation (without quickstart oder something else of joomlart).
    the database consists of 33 tables before and after the installation of the extensions!

    i think that there are no problems. but i will avoid in future by overwritte files via drag and drop by a ftp app.
    i will now update the extensions via installer forever.

    i hope that there are no problems when after installing of the new extensions following message appears:
    Module supports upgrade method. You can install new version directly over this version. Uninstallation is not required.

    1 user says Thank You to dankumc for this useful post

    1. Phill
    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 7:26 pm #403175

    When the tables are written to there may be no change to the number of the tables but the contents may change. Hopefully you will not encounter any problems. Good luck.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 7:43 pm #403178

    you make me thoughtful.
    of course i can understand you but i cannot imagine that the content will be changed.
    i uploaded a screen of the current database (new extensions are installed)

    what do you think which tables are affected by the update (of the extensions)?

    that are the only tables which are named with an “update” in their table-name:

    table jos_updates is empty
    table jos_update_categories is empty
    table jos_update_sites is filled with:

    update_site_id name type location enabled
    1 Joomla Core collection http://update.joomla.org/core/list.xml 1
    2 Joomla Extension Directory collection http://update.joomla.org/jed/list.xml 1

    table jos_update_sites_extensions is filled with:
    update_site_id extension_id
    1 700
    2 700

    do you have other proposals?

    1. screen_tables_phpmyadmin
    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 7:49 pm #403179

    Just give it a go. As long as you have backups you will be fine. The intention is not to worry you, just to make sure you know what is going on behind the scenes as it really helps if you do run into any problems.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 8:07 pm #403180

    ok.thx for your quick answers 🙂

    i will check the JoomArt Extensions Manager a second time.
    on what should i have a look when i install the extensions over this manager?
    is it just the only one to click on the upgrade button when a newer ones appears?

    when i clicked on the upgrade button following message appears:

    Errors occured during upgrading, please fix them fist
    Mysql path is not configed
    Mysql Dump path is not configed
    Local repository path is not configed

    Phill Moderator
    July 26, 2011 at 8:14 pm #403183

    Please see the guide on how to use the Extension Manager – http://wiki.joomlart.com/wiki/JA_Extensions_Manager/How-to

    It is all quite simple. Set it up to look for updates on JA making sure your credentials are filled in on the Services Manager page. One click for each module will check available updates and a second click will perform the update giving you the option to roll back with a single click if things do not turn out as expected.

    dankumc Friend
    July 26, 2011 at 8:18 pm #403185

    thx. i will check this.

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