I'm having a live site running Magento 1.6.2.0. Besides having customized template, I also have installed 3rd party modules.
As time goes by I thought it would be wise to upgrade the system, as well as changing the theme from normal to responsive.
Currently my site is running on a cloud hosting server (aka VPN), therefore I can run more than 1 magento in the account.
There are 2 known methods:
- Upgrade via Magento Connect
- Fresh install
Any one knows which method is best practice? If fresh install is needed, any idea what are the steps required? Thanks!
Oops, meanwhile which is better? 1.8.1.0 or 1.9.0.1?
Best Answer
Upgrade Roadmap for CE 1.9.0.1 from 1.6.2.0
maintenance.flag
(but you should have backup somewhere) and place all folders and files from the 1.9.app/code/community
app/code/local
app/design/frontend/default/<your theme>
orapp/design/frontend/<your package>
)app/etc/modules/
to currentapp/etc/modules/
adminhtml/default/yourtheme
.adminhtml/default/default/
(1.6.2.0) to adminhtml/default/default/ (1.9).app/js/
.app/etc/local.xml
.Edit database details their.put your database username and password and database name.maintenance.flag
file and check the site in the browser. it is done.P.S. For more inforrmation on magento upgrade you can refer http://learnnewtechnologiesonline.com/magento/upgrade-your-magento-1-x-version