FreePBX Updates vs. yum and module admin

General Help
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I am a little confused here, and I am sure that this information is out there somewhere, but my efforts to locate it have failed.

I have traditionally updated my systems via a combination of yum from the command line and the FreePBX module admin. However, since switching to the FreePBX distro a while back, I periodically run into the FreePBX Distro Update mechanism, which is different (see: http://wiki.freepbx.org/display/FD/Updating+FreePBX+Official+Distro) These updates can be applied by running the scripts on the link, or using the System Admin Pro module, AFAICT.

What is the “officially sanctioned” method of applying updates? I don’t want to inadvertently downgrade a machine that has been upgraded by yum by applying the FreePBX updates…

Tom

PS: Am I correct that the FreePBX updates should be applied in order, or can one simply apply the latest update script and the interim steps will be applied?

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  • The distro should be updated via the method mentioned in the wiki link above.
  • FreePBX modules can be updated independently through module admin.
  • For imminent security threats you can yum update individual packages. These are rare and you will typically see an advisory saying to update.
  • The update scripts will handle all of the above. for you.
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Thank you. Is it necessary to apply each update in order, or should one just apply the latest?

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As the instructions say, go in order

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Does this mean if I did a brand new install today with the latest distro that I shouldn’t do a YUM UPDATE?