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diff --git a/doc/update/upgrading_from_source.md b/doc/update/upgrading_from_source.md index 7e2c9bf53dd..c8bed431780 100644 --- a/doc/update/upgrading_from_source.md +++ b/doc/update/upgrading_from_source.md @@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ group: Distribution info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- -# Upgrading Community Edition and Enterprise Edition from source **(FREE SELF)** +# Upgrading self-compiled installations **(FREE SELF)** Make sure you view this upgrade guide from the branch (version) of GitLab you -would like to install (for example, `11.8`). You can select the required version of documentation in the dropdown list in the upper-right corner of GitLab documentation page. +would like to install (for example, `16.0`). You can select the required version of documentation in the dropdown list in the upper-right corner of GitLab documentation page. -In each of the following examples, replace `BRANCH` with the branch of the version you upgrading to (for example, `11-8-stable` for `11.8`). Replace `PREVIOUS_BRANCH` with the -branch for the version you are upgrading from (for example, `11-7-stable` for `11.7`). +In each of the following examples, replace `BRANCH` with the branch of the version you upgrading to (for example, `16-0-stable` for `16.0`). Replace `PREVIOUS_BRANCH` with the +branch for the version you are upgrading from (for example, `15-11-stable` for `15.11`). If the highest number stable branch is unclear check the [GitLab Blog](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/archives.html) for installation @@ -38,7 +38,11 @@ specific guidelines (should there be any) are covered separately. ### 1. Backup -If you installed GitLab from source, make sure `rsync` is installed. +Prerequisites: + +- Make sure `rsync` is installed. + +Perform the backup: ```shell cd /home/git/gitlab @@ -218,7 +222,7 @@ via [`/etc/default/gitlab`](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/l #### SMTP configuration -If you're installing from source and use SMTP to deliver mail, you must +If you use SMTP to deliver mail, you must add the following line to `config/initializers/smtp_settings.rb`: ```ruby @@ -400,7 +404,7 @@ see how to [upgrade to a later version](../administration/docs_self_host.md#upgr Upgrading versions might need some manual intervention. For more information, [check the version you are upgrading to](index.md#version-specific-upgrading-instructions) for additional steps required for all GitLab installations, and for -steps that apply to self-compiled (source) installations. +steps that apply to self-compiled installations. ## Troubleshooting |