WordPress 3.3 just landed on wordpress.org for release a bit ago. Everyone will be getting that 'Upgrade Now' notification in their dashboard shortly. Here's what you need to know:
1. We always advise you running a test update on a development install BEFORE running it on a live site. Additionally, you should always make a complete backup of your files and your database before attempting a WordPress upgrade. (Trust us, we've skipped this step in the past and it wasn't pretty)
2. We are working hard to make sure all our plugins/themes are ready to go for you (most of the time within 24 hours). Several of our products have already been updated. If you're unsure about a particular product, then just ask!
3. BuddyPress - compatibility with the new userbar is being worked into 1.5.2. If you're using BuddyPress it's best to wait for this release (shouldn't be too long) *Edit* Available now!
4. How should I upgrade? Well, you already made a backup and tested things out, right? Good. First of all check your plugins/themes and see if they have updates available that say 'WordPress 3.3 compatibility' in the changelog. This, or really any plugin/theme update should be done first. Once you're up to date you can go ahead with the WordPress Upgrade.
4a. For many folks, updating WordPress manually produces better results. To do this, simply download the latest version from WordPress.org and upload it to your server via FTP. Remember upload everything except your wp-contents folder and wp-config.php so that you don't lose your plugins/themes/uploads/etc.
4b. Go to your WordPress admin, for multisite you'll see a notification about upgrading your network. This will bring all your sub-sites up to the latest version.
4c. Do some testing! Check and make sure that everything is in good shape. If something appears wrong report it here in the forums or on the forums on wordpress.org
5. There's no rush. Yes, the latest and greatest is super cool - and we all feel the need to upgrade immediately. However, in daily practice waiting for the .1 or .2 release (ie WordPress 3.3.2) is often a good method as new bugs are bound to be found and fixed up from the new 3.3 release.
Lots of new stuff to enjoy in this version. What are you most exited about? What do you think of the new interface?
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New version really pretty cool.Also I guess "welcome panel" like as easy blogging tips :)
But most important point = "tumblr importer" I agree to core developer Daryl Koopersmith :)
These folks really do make the world a better place...
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Hi !
I've seen the new version is out ! I will probably update my mutli-site but I need your help. Could you tell me if there is something special to do ?
You say we need to replace the older version on FTP except wp-content folder. But this will replace wp-config.php where it's written that my website is configured to multisite ? Isn't it ?
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You say we need to replace the older version on FTP except wp-content folder. But this will replace wp-config.php where it's written that my website is configured to multisite ? Isn't it ?
Ooh no, don't over-ride wp-config.php! You actually can't override it with the new version anyway, but I've updated Mason's original post to mention wp-config.php too just in case :)
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I've been running this on several multsite sandbox/demo sites with no issues. Haven't updated my live/production sites yet (as I normally wait for 3.3.1 at least) but everything's been smooth sailing on upgrades thus far.
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Running everything on a test site right now and it's working great, auto updating worked perfectly this time around. It's funny, but the thing I'm happiest with in this new update is the improvements to the admin theme. Never did like the way they changed it last time but it's getting better now :)
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FYI: there’s a bug with multisite upload limit. If you set a limit in the Network Admin Settings, then the sites will have 50mb upload limit. If you uncheck that option, then there's no limit on upload space. There's a batch for this bug here: http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/19538.
If you dont want to apply the batch right now, a workaround is to individually set the upload limit for individual sites, which is a giant PITA.
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I have 2.0.6 and it doesn't work completely with 3.3. I went to update but there wasn't one listed under the plugins. when i searched for membership under plugins, the 2.0.6 version still shows.
Are you guys going to update the version in wp soon, so I can just update instead of grabbing from your site and having to set all of my options again?
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Hiya donnf,
First off, welcome to WPMU DEV!
As a member, you should definitely use the version from our site. The version on wp.org is a 'lite' version lacking all of the new goodness we've been adding here. Additionally, the premium versions of our plugins take precedent over the free ones.
Once you've downloaded the version here, you can get auto-updates through your dashboard just like all other wordpress plugins by installing our Update Notifications plugin.
The current version of membership (which does support WP 3.3) is 2.1.4.
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Looks like WP updates are pretty often. That's a good thing, of course, as it's getting better.
Nevertheless, every update poises a "risk". And I must admit, the temptation to hit that "Auto Update" button is too high, even without a backup!
Thanks Mason for the repeated reminder to backup and hey .... test it on a demo site before doing it on a Live site ... WHY didn't that enter my brain earlier. Better late than never, I'm gonna "clone" my site to a sub-domain of my main site, do the auto update there and if all clear, then do it on a live site.
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New version really pretty cool.Also I guess "welcome panel" like as easy blogging tips :)
But most important point = "tumblr importer" I agree to core developer Daryl Koopersmith :)
These folks really do make the world a better place...
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Hi !
I've seen the new version is out ! I will probably update my mutli-site but I need your help. Could you tell me if there is something special to do ?
You say we need to replace the older version on FTP except wp-content folder. But this will replace wp-config.php where it's written that my website is configured to multisite ? Isn't it ?
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Ooh no, don't over-ride wp-config.php! You actually can't override it with the new version anyway, but I've updated Mason's original post to mention wp-config.php too just in case :)
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New versions of WP do not contain wp-config.php, so it's not possible to overwrite this .... that is a file created dynamically when installing WP.
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Oh ok, I should know that :p >< !
Thanks
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Someone has try to update his version of multisite ? Any problems or bugs ?
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I've been running this on several multsite sandbox/demo sites with no issues. Haven't updated my live/production sites yet (as I normally wait for 3.3.1 at least) but everything's been smooth sailing on upgrades thus far.
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Great job on detailing the update. I was almost afraid to update. But I'm trying it out now on a test site and all seems to be going well.
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Just a quick FYI, not all our plugins here will have specific WP3.3 compatibility releases. In fact we've only needed to update a small subset of plugins and themes. You can keep an eye on them via the Update Notifications plugin or via our feed: http://premium.wpmudev.org/wp-content/project-feed.php?type=updated&category=plugins
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The auto update works very well for me - I don't think the manual update mentioned in 4a is necessary if you have a backup.
Andrew
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All seems to have gone well for me on the auto update on one sandbox and manual on another. :-)
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Also buddypress.1.5.2 is now out. :-)
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Running everything on a test site right now and it's working great, auto updating worked perfectly this time around. It's funny, but the thing I'm happiest with in this new update is the improvements to the admin theme. Never did like the way they changed it last time but it's getting better now :)
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I just auto updated the test site and everything appears to be working. Went well will zero hiccups and I love the new admin bar!
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FYI: there’s a bug with multisite upload limit. If you set a limit in the Network Admin Settings, then the sites will have 50mb upload limit. If you uncheck that option, then there's no limit on upload space. There's a batch for this bug here: http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/19538.
If you dont want to apply the batch right now, a workaround is to individually set the upload limit for individual sites, which is a giant PITA.
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I have 2.0.6 and it doesn't work completely with 3.3. I went to update but there wasn't one listed under the plugins. when i searched for membership under plugins, the 2.0.6 version still shows.
Are you guys going to update the version in wp soon, so I can just update instead of grabbing from your site and having to set all of my options again?
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Hiya donnf,
First off, welcome to WPMU DEV!
As a member, you should definitely use the version from our site. The version on wp.org is a 'lite' version lacking all of the new goodness we've been adding here. Additionally, the premium versions of our plugins take precedent over the free ones.
Once you've downloaded the version here, you can get auto-updates through your dashboard just like all other wordpress plugins by installing our Update Notifications plugin.
The current version of membership (which does support WP 3.3) is 2.1.4.
Thanks!
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Looks like WP updates are pretty often. That's a good thing, of course, as it's getting better.
Nevertheless, every update poises a "risk". And I must admit, the temptation to hit that "Auto Update" button is too high, even without a backup!
Thanks Mason for the repeated reminder to backup and hey .... test it on a demo site before doing it on a Live site ... WHY didn't that enter my brain earlier. Better late than never, I'm gonna "clone" my site to a sub-domain of my main site, do the auto update there and if all clear, then do it on a live site.
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I had an easy time of doing the update on a Network.
I backed up all files and the database first. Then I updated all plugins.
Then I did the auto update.
All things went fine.
Take care,
Sage
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