Subject Re: Upgrading from 2.1 to 2.5
Author maverickthunder
Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your answer. And for the security2.fdb file I should apply the same method?

Regards,
Mauro.

--- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Steinmaurer <ts@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mauro,
>
> > I have a silly question.
> >
> > Is there a guide (pdf) to update a 2.1 database to 2.5 or this step is not necessary?
>
> Best way is to do a backup with Firebird 2.1 and a restore under 2.5.
> This will upgrade the ODS to 11.2, which allows you to take full
> advantage of everything new and spicy in V2.5.
>
> Also checkout the "Compatibility Issues" section in the V2.5 release notes.
>
>
>
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