Magento CE 1.8 vs. 1.9 – New Features & Difference Comparison
Prerequisites for Up-Gradation:
Choose another directory different from earlier one:
- It is recommended that setup a new system i.e. another host for the installation of Magento. The system should be of same capabilities, in case you cannot acquire a better one than your existing system.
- Select an empty root directory for installation on existing server.
Measures Before Update:
Installation within your existing production environment:
- Backup the database of your existing Magento system.
- Secure the archive of your existing file system.
Note: The archive comprise of media directories & subdirectories, modules, customization settings and themes.
Steps To Preserve Database:
Preparations for test & development environment:
- Create an instance of empty development database.
- Import the tables of production database into the instance of development database.
- Now copy the production media directories, extensions, templates and other custom settings in the development system.
- At this step, copy ‘local.xml’ in the Magento installation directory and rename it to mark a reference on the instance of production database.
- Now navigate to base URL of the development system by using your web browser.
- Now wait until upgrade scripts executes.
- Make sure that development system is equally capable to production system, in-case not resolve the issues, retest, and check to upgrade again.
Testing:
Comprehensively test the development system, along with:
- Make sure that all themes, modules and customization settings are in working order.
- Place orders by through all webstores and payment options.
