Upgrade path from 2.5.6

[brosky]

Hi,

I use a 2.5.6 instance and I want to upgrade however whatever method I try , no luck. (python dependencies, centos 7.6)

What's the easiest way to get a uptodate version ? Can I start with a clean fresh install and import the DB ?

[candlerb]

Can I start with a clean fresh install and import the DB ?

Yes you can: https://netbox.readthedocs.io/en/stable/administration/replicating-netbox/

After importing the DB to the new server, run the ./upgrade.sh script which will apply all the migrations (database changes) required to bring it up to date.

[brosky]

Well, I did that:

new ubuntu20.04 vm, installed netbox from scratch, created superuser, tested everything is ok.
prod server, dumped the db, copied to new server
dropped db, import new db, run ./upgrade.sh
create new superuser (since none is recognized, new or old) started in venv and app works but no data.

What i'm doing wrong ? :)

[candlerb]

Probably you restored to the wrong database or schema - maybe you restored to the postgres database instead of the netbox one.

Try a simple query, e.g. select * from dcim_device after you've restored, to be sure.

There is no need to create new superuser. If the database is restored correctly, then it will include all users including the superuser(s).

[brosky]

Probably you restored to the wrong database or schema - maybe you restored to the postgres database instead of the netbox one.

That was it. I did the import again and now I'm on the latest and greatest.

Thank you!