> Wondering if a Backup/Restore is requird for moving from 2.5.2 to 2.5.3?

Usually this is not needed when the ODS version hasn't been changed
(between maintenance releases), but there is a special situation when
coming from 2.5.1:
http://www.firebirdsql.org/file/documentation/release_notes/html/rlsnotes253.html#notes-253

So, if your database was previously created with 2.5.2 or 2.5.0 then you
are fine. If the database has been created with 2.5.1 then consider the
warning in the link above.


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> I have done it here without any issues so far, but thought I better ask
> the question.
>
> Todd Brasseur
> Compass Municipal Services Inc.
>
>