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Joomla update issues an error
I have Joomla! installed at OVH where my internet site resides.
Version is 3.4.1 but as admin, it shows that 3.6.4 is a available
When I ask for the update, I directly get this error : cannot open file for writing log
I have tried that several time, since a couple of days...
Version is 3.4.1 but as admin, it shows that 3.6.4 is a available
When I ask for the update, I directly get this error : cannot open file for writing log
I have tried that several time, since a couple of days...
check the file permissions. folders are set to 755 and files are set to 644.
ASKER
I am not very familiar with that
How can I proceed ?
How can I proceed ?
set file permissions through c penal or ftp
ASKER
That doesn't help me a lot ...
I know Unix OS but here the site is hosted by OVH ...
I know Unix OS but here the site is hosted by OVH ...
ASKER
ps : I use filezilla for ftp transfer, maybe from there I can do something ???
ASKER
Amita,
I used Filezilla to recursively change permissions to folders to 755 and files to 644
Unfortunately, that did not fix the problem (same error when trying the upgrade)
I used Filezilla to recursively change permissions to folders to 755 and files to 644
Unfortunately, that did not fix the problem (same error when trying the upgrade)
please share error
ASKER
Well, it is in the initial request :
I have Joomla! installed at OVH where my internet site resides.
Version is 3.4.1 but as admin, it shows that 3.6.4 is a available
When I ask for the update, I directly get this error : cannot open file for writing log
I have tried that several time, since a couple of days...
I have Joomla! installed at OVH where my internet site resides.
Version is 3.4.1 but as admin, it shows that 3.6.4 is a available
When I ask for the update, I directly get this error : cannot open file for writing log
I have tried that several time, since a couple of days...
Hi, there are some cases in which you cant update joomla through admin.
The solution :
BACKUP
1. upload the latest joomla package 3.6.5 as zip into public_html.
2. Unzip the file though cpanel
3. delete installation directory
4. Extensions --> manage -->database --> fix warnings
5. DONE
The solution :
BACKUP
1. upload the latest joomla package 3.6.5 as zip into public_html.
2. Unzip the file though cpanel
3. delete installation directory
4. Extensions --> manage -->database --> fix warnings
5. DONE
Are you still needing assistance with this question?
ASKER
Sorry for the delay
It was not a priority to upgrade Joomla! but now it becomes one, as I plan to install an extension, and it requires at least version 3.5
I am not sure of the process for installing the latest version
Is it okay if I :
1. unzip the latest package
2. replace the current www directory on the site with the new one and all the files
3. replace the new config with the old one (or should I update it manually) ?
4. re-install the add-on I already have ?
It was not a priority to upgrade Joomla! but now it becomes one, as I plan to install an extension, and it requires at least version 3.5
I am not sure of the process for installing the latest version
Is it okay if I :
1. unzip the latest package
2. replace the current www directory on the site with the new one and all the files
3. replace the new config with the old one (or should I update it manually) ?
4. re-install the add-on I already have ?
there is no need to delete all the directories and files
just follow
1. upload the latest joomla package 3.6.5 as zip into public_html.
2. Unzip the file though cpanel
3. delete installation directory
4. Extensions --> manage -->database --> fix warnings
5. DONE
just follow
1. upload the latest joomla package 3.6.5 as zip into public_html.
2. Unzip the file though cpanel
3. delete installation directory
4. Extensions --> manage -->database --> fix warnings
5. DONE
ASKER
About the configuration.php, shall I replace the new one with the backuped one ?
Or shall I update it manually ?
Or shall I update it manually ?
You dont have to update manually the configuration.php, its not overwritten
just unzip the joomal version zip file and delete the installation folder
just unzip the joomal version zip file and delete the installation folder
ASKER
Well I am not sure I can do the unzip like you write
The site is hosted by OVH and I dont know if I can use cpanel (I dont' know what it is by the way) to do the job
The site is hosted by OVH and I dont know if I can use cpanel (I dont' know what it is by the way) to do the job
ASKER
In fact, the method I used in the past was to unzip the installation package on my PC, then use Filezilla to copy the www directory to the site ...
ASKER
Reading my previous comment, how do you suggest me to proceed ?
Thanks
Thanks
Once the files are unzipped on your PC, FTP them to the root of the site you need updated.
* MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR WEBSITE FIRST!!!!!
IF using FileZilla, it will ask if you want to overwrite the files, yes you do want to do that.
Once done, delete the installation directory.
* MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR WEBSITE FIRST!!!!!
IF using FileZilla, it will ask if you want to overwrite the files, yes you do want to do that.
Once done, delete the installation directory.
Also, if I were you, I would backup the website and then restore it to a local environment where you can do some tests on upgrading it locally before trying to do it in a live environment.
It's always a good idea to have a test environment if you can.
It's always a good idea to have a test environment if you can.
ASKER
Ok, but if I so, the configuration is not good anymore and I suppose I should use the saved one ?
ASKER
I found the solution by myself yesterday !
The configuration mentions a log directory (and also a tmp directory) like this :
\home\....\www\logs (and same for tmp, ending with \tmp)
I changed it, replacing \ with / and ... it now works fine !
The configuration mentions a log directory (and also a tmp directory) like this :
\home\....\www\logs (and same for tmp, ending with \tmp)
I changed it, replacing \ with / and ... it now works fine !
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