Subject Re: [firebird-support] Re: migration from Firebird 1.5 32bit on linux to 2.0.3 64bit on linux
Author Ann W. Harrison
Lester Caine wrote:

>
>> 2 - migrating between 32 bit and 64 bit for the same CPU platform and
>> same FB engine version does not require a backup/restore
> *IS* that statement correct?
> I think I would always backup with the current version and restore with the
> new one just to be on the save side


I won't argue against backing up and restoring as a general safety
mechanism, but the on disk structures of 32 and 64 bit versions are
identical.

Best regards,


Ann