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From 1.18 to 1.29.1 - PHP 5.3.. to 7.n and MySQL Win7

Is this as simple as this: add a new PHP directory, and unpack the new version... then register and change in ISS?

Or do I need to do some upgrades to the current Wiki also, current Wiki version is 1.18.0, so should I migrate in stages?

After that can I simply upgrade MySQL to the latest version - I Use MYSQL Workbench - but will upgrading the workbench upgrade the SQL version also? https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/

Asset ...--85.204.137.123 12:23, 5 November 2017 (UTC)

Hi there!

The MySQL Workbench program is not the same as the MySQL version of your MySQL server. Upgrading MySQL Workbench will not change anything on the server. Supported MySQL server versions are listed on page compatibility. Should your MySQL server version be too old, you will have to update the MySQL server.

For the MediaWiki upgrade, you will have to keep certain files and folders from the old installation and you will have to update the database.

And most importantly: You have to make sure that you are having a working backup before you start the upgrade.

A complete guide is on page upgrading!