Upgrading Drupal

Step 8 in the UPGRADE.txt file states "Copy your backed up files and sites directories to the Drupal installation directory..."

Is this actually as simple as copying the contents of the /sites directories and overwriting the newly installed /sites directories from the unpacked download? I ask this because I would assume that the contents and structure of the settings.php file would change overtime as a result of new releases and versions.

So I want to be sure I don't overwrite the file and lose anything that is new in the upgraded setting.php

Step 6 in the UPGRADE.txt file states "Remove all old files and directories from the Drupal installation directory."

Are the "old files and directories" referred to here my existing Drupal system files and directories? My very first install of Drupal was v6.13 and I am now upgrading to v6.14 so beyond my current version files and directories I do not have any old ones.

Step 9 in the UPGRADE.txt file states "Verify the new configuration file to make sure it has correct information."

I know this statement sounds simple and straight forward, but it is way too presumptuous for me.

What exactly does it mean?
What is the "new configuration file" being referred too?
And how do I "verify it to make sure it has correct information"?

Thanks.

Hi all,

i was upgrading drupal from 5 to 6. Everything is ok.

But i did it on local and now I have to actualizate forum.

So i need export only forum nodes, aktualizate them from 5 to 6 a import them.

Is it possible?

I have moved entire code and database to localhost, settings.php changed accordingly.

When I move to any page Or node http://localhost/test/node/1 , I am getting as below.

Object not found!
The requested URL was not found on this server. The link on the referring page seems to be wrong or outdated. Please inform the author of that page about the error.

If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster.

Error 404

Hello..

I would like to know how long it takes to upgrade Drupal from 6.2 to 6.14...

The reason is i have a developer who is saying it will take 6 hours and im wondering if he is taking me for a ride....

Thanks

Dave