Patching AutoKB

Introduction

We will be updating AutoKB when necessary to fix any bugs and add small features. These releases can be recognized by a change in the third digit of the software version number. For example a change from version 1.0.1 to 1.0.2 is a patch release. When these patches are released you should upgrade your installation with the new version. This document contains instructions for doing just that.

Patching

Patching your installation is very simple. All you need to do is upload the new files from the new version to your server. All of the files that need to be uploaded are listed below. You should not run any upgrade scripts when patching your installation, those are only used when upgrading from a previous major release.

Important Note Occasionally there will be special instructions required to upgrade your installation. Every time you install a new version you should check the AutoKB tech support forum to see if there are special instructions for the version you are upgrading to.

/kb
attachment.php
comment.php
common.php
email.php
glossary.php
index.php
init.php
mysql.php
rate.php
suggest.php

/kb/admin
admin.php
editor.php
main.php
menu.php
patch.php

/kb/data
tables

/kb/templates
All admin_*.tpl files
admin.css
All editor_*.tpl files
editor.js

Once all of the files have been uploaded, bring up the patch.php script in your browser which will perform any necessary actions to update your installation to the latest version. A message will be displayed telling you that the patch process is complete, and you can continue using the software as normal.

Important Notes

It is not necessary to delete any files from your server before you upload the updated scripts. If you do delete any files, make sure you reset all permissions on the files you upload. All file permissions are covered in the Installation section of the manual.