Alfresco releases new versions for new features, enhancements, and improvements to the system. From time to time, it is necessary to upgrade to the latest version of Alfresco. Upgrading is a process that involves moving all the data stored in the X version of Alfresco to an updated Y version of Alfresco. It is always recommended to move to the latest release; there are different paths for upgrading, which we will cover in detail in this chapter.
We will cover the following topics in this chapter:
The importance of choosing the correct path for the upgrade
Understanding the upgrade process
Troubleshooting and best practices for upgrading Alfresco