Re: Upgrading from PG 8.2.5 to 9.1.13

From: Daniel Staal <DStaal(at)usa(dot)net>
To: PostgreSQL List - Novice <pgsql-novice(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: Upgrading from PG 8.2.5 to 9.1.13
Date: 2014-08-11 14:07:33
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--As of August 11, 2014 9:06:36 AM +0200, Marc Richter is alleged to have
said:

> I do not understand step 2) in your list: When all these REINDEX and
> Upgrading extra steps are prevented when using full dumps and psql, why
> is it necessary to update to 8.2.23 first?

--As for the rest, it is mine.

It's not really necessary, but upgrading to the most recent 'related'
version (in the 8.2 series) would mean if there were any bugfixes in that
series that affect you you'll get them before the big upgrade, which might
be helpful, and might smooth the bigger transition.

Daniel T. Staal

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