XF 2.0 "Clean" Upgrade to XF2

[mjda]

I'd really like to upgrade to XF2, but also remove as many of the old files as possible (without losing attachments, avatars, etc). So my question is, what directories/files do I have to keep (bare minimum) in tact in order to not lose any data, but still have as few abandoned files/folders as possible?

Sorry if this has already been asked/answered.

 

[Chris D]

The bulk of the XF2 code is stored in a different place to XF1, so in that respect it's already fairly clean. The XF2 code is stored in the src directory.

If you no longer want the old XF1 code on the server then you would just remove the library directory after the upgrade is complete (emphasis on after because for a successful upgrade we'll need the original config file during the upgrade process).

 

[eva2000]

maybe use a file compare tool to check out differences

i.e. i use beyondcompare

1.5.14 (left) vs 2.0.0 beta1 (right)

 

[mjda]

The bulk of the XF2 code is stored in a different place to XF1, so in that respect it's already fairly clean. The XF2 code is stored in the src directory.

If you no longer want the old XF1 code on the server then you would just remove the library directory after the upgrade is complete (emphasis on after because for a successful upgrade we'll need the original config file during the upgrade process).

Ok, great, thanks! Not sure how I didn't think of that.

I'm assuming that the internal_data and data dirs still need to stay on the server too since it looks like both of those dirs will just be reused. So far it looks to me that everything can be removed before the upgrade except the library, data, and internal_data dirs. That sound right to you?

 

[Chris D]

I'd say so. Obviously you'll take a backup first before deleting anything, right?

 

[mjda]

I'd say so. Obviously you'll take a backup first before deleting anything, right?

Oh, absolutely! I'll likely upgrade from a backup several times and have some friends help look for issues too well before upgrading the main site. Thanks for the info!

 

[lostincable]

The bulk of the XF2 code is stored in a different place to XF1, so in that respect it's already fairly clean. The XF2 code is stored in the src directory.

If you no longer want the old XF1 code on the server then you would just remove the library directory after the upgrade is complete (emphasis on after because for a successful upgrade we'll need the original config file during the upgrade process).

So aside from library is there a list anywhere of what isn't needed anymore?

Or is the only way to compare the files etc?

 

[Chris D]

The only way is to compare files.

For the most part, I wouldn't worry about it. If leaving the old files was a significant issue due to security, disk space or other concerns then we'd have a process to clean them up for you.

 

[Kevin]

The only way is to compare files.

For the most part, I wouldn't worry about it. If leaving the old files was a significant issue due to security, disk space or other concerns then we'd have a process to clean them up for you.

Some of us are just compulsive though about keeping our Prod installs clean.

 

[mjda]

Some of us are just compulsive though about keeping our Prod installs clean.

Ha! This is my only reason for wanting to remove all the old stuff and kinda "start over".

 

[BoostN]

Some of us are just compulsive though about keeping our Prod installs clean.

Me to, I'm OCD about that.

 

[lostincable]

Me three!

 

[m1ne]

And me, I routinely clean up files from uninstalled plugins. Images, javascript, all of it.

 

[M@rc]

Just joining the train. If the files serve no purpose, I rather delete it.

 

[mjda]

Maybe a suggestion to have the installer come with an option to remove orphaned XF files for the OCD admins is in order. Ha!

 

[eva2000]

The only way is to compare files.

For the most part, I wouldn't worry about it. If leaving the old files was a significant issue due to security, disk space or other concerns then we'd have a process to clean them up for you.

maybe add to file integrity checker tool a separate option to find orphaned files from xenforo 1.5.x and list them ? that way users could opt to remove them manually ?

 

[Chris D]

I think your earlier suggestion was better.

 

[eva2000]

yeah maybe file compare tools would add that human element for decision making as to what to delete. But not many of us would know the file structure as well as xf

 

[slw]

Disk space usage is not insignificant either. I had a fairly new install of XenForo which I upgraded to to 2.0. Before the actual upgrade, I did some comparisons of a full clean install vs. an upgrade and here is what I found for my forum:

XF1 install size: 35M
XF2 clean install: 70M
Xf1 -> XF2 upgrade: 104M

The two takeaways:
1. XF2 clean install is twice the size of XF1.
2. XF2 upgrade install size ≈ XF1 clean install size + XF2 clean install size

While 34MB is not massive, it is not something to sneeze at either. Looks like deleting the library folder will save about 27MB.

About 2.9MB is used up install/data (which does not exist in an XF2 clean install) – but I am not sure if deleting this will cause any issues with XF2.

 

[Nirjonadda]

I am also does Attempting a fresh install instead of an upgrade.

See here: Attempting a fresh install instead of an upgrade