Upgrade FreeBSD 7.2 to FreeBSD 8 using csup (howto)

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Gerard

How to upgrade FreeBSD 7.2 to FreeBSD 8 stable using csup source code method including all ports?

csup is a general-purpose network file updating package. It is extremely fast program. Make sure you backup all data, MySQL / PGSQL database, and configuration file before attempting upgrade procedure.

Source-based upgrades from previous versions are well supported and recommend to gain full control of your FreeBSD 8 kernel and base systems.

  1. Edit supfile
  2. Grab FreeBSD 8 Base System
  3. Build FreeBSD 8 Base System
  4. Build FreeBSD 8 Kernel
  5. Reboot And Boot Into A Single User Mode
  6. Merge Configuration Files
  7. Verify New Installation
  8. Upgrade Ports (Applications)

Follow this detailed and step-by-step howto from cybercity.biz


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