PVE upgrade 6.4 to 7, 8, 9...

[GazdaJezda]

Hi!

I know, I'm terrible, but so far there has been no need to upgrade, everything still works without problems. However, time flies and it will be necessary to upgrade my ProxMox box from the current version 6.4 to the current one. The most problematic (i believe) will be the first part, from 6 to version 7, since I don't know if this is still possible? I mean, are the necessary packages still available? Thank you!

Best regards.

 

[fabian]

yes, the packages are (still) available:

http://download.proxmox.com/debian/pve/dists/

please read and follow the upgrade guides, and ensure you have (working/tested!) backups before starting!

 

[Daniel-Doggy]

Given how old you Promox VE install is and that it will also need to update debian itself two times to new major versions, I would really start the question why upgrade?

Not to say you should not upgrade, but I think backup, reinstall latest Proxmox VE and restore will be the better and faster way to go.

 

[ubu]

I think it should still work, maybe you need to use the Debian archive repository.

But I think it will be easier to make backups of your virtual machines and containers, do a fresh proxmox install and restore your backups.

If you use a completly new server or at least new disks, you avoid any risk of data loss, and after at least 6 years new discs are not a luxury

 

[GazdaJezda]

Thank you all. I will first read upgrade guide and then see. Currently I'm on last 6.4 version. I have daily backup's of /etc/ , VM's... for 14 day back. Buying new disc and install latest proxmox on it is no brainer, but configuring it back to old settings can be (for me). I have system on one SSD and VM's on mirrored raidz1 pool (made of 4 x 2TB SSD's). I need to educate myself first, then I will be back in case of troubles