Upgrading PHP 5.3.27 to 5.4

[Cidrack]

Hi Guys...

I'm currently using version 5.3. My server has the option 5.4.

Questions:
1 - Has some advantage I do this upgrade?

2 - I have to have some precaution before upgrading as backup or other? Or this kind of upgrade will not affect the functionality of my forum? Sorry but I do not know much of this computer language.

Thank you very much.

 

[Paul B]

It is typically recommended to be on the latest stable release whenever possible.

Upgrading shouldn't affect your forum but it is always prudent to backup everything before doing any work.

 

[Slavik]

What compiles your php? Easyapache? yum repos? Litespeed?

 

[Cidrack]

My server use Apache.

Site5.com

 

[Slavik]

My server use Apache.

Site5.com

Any control panel?

 

[Cidrack]

Yes

 

[Slavik]

Which? WHM / Plesk?

 

[Cidrack]

http://kb.site5.com/php/how-to-change-your-php-version/

 

[Slavik]

Just follow that guide, you'll be fine.

 

[Cidrack]

Thank you.