Joomla update service

It is important to keep software up to date: any problems or safety issues are resolved through updates. Joomla needs also be kept up-to-date.

Because not everyone has the time or inclination to keep his or her Joomla website up to date, db8 offers Joomla update and backup service for its customers.

Update a Joomla website

An update is a new minor version within the same series, so for example, Joomla 3.4.4 to 3.4.5. Such updates are bug fixes and no new features. It is highly advisable to first make a backup of the site (the files and database) before installing the update, and to keep the backup offsite (download to your local computer). Instruction:

• Create a backup with Akeeba Backup (if installed)
  via Components> Akeeba Backup> "Backup Now".
  Afterwards via "Manage" to download the backup to a local computer.
• Update via Joomla Components> Joomla update.
  If Joomla indicates that no updates are available, clear Joomla's cache:
  Extensions> Manage> Updates> [empty cache]
  Or download the update package via www.joomla.org and install it as an extension through
  Extensions> Manage> Install
• Make sure that the site is still functioning okay

Run a Joomla Upgrade

An upgrade is a new major release within the same series, so for example, Joomla 3.4.5 to 3.5.0. Such updates include new features and compatibility of the used extensions (3rd party extensions) should be tested. It is highly advisable to first make a backup of the site (the files and database) before installing the update, and to keep the backup offsite (download to your local computer). Instruction:

• Create a backup with Akeeba Backup (if installed)
  via Components> Akeeba Backup> "Backup Now".
  Afterwards via "Manage" to download the backup to a local computer.
• Update via Joomla Components> Joomla update.
  If Joomla indicates that no updates are available, clear Joomla's cache:
  Extensions> Manage> Updates> [empty cache]
  Or download the update package via www.joomla.org and install it as an extension through
  Extensions> Manage> Install
• Make sure that the site is still functioning okay