As for the exact time, it’s tough to say for sure. I’ve seen folks online mention anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours How to: Upgrade from Freepbx 14 to 15 from Command Line. It really depends on a few things:
- Complexity of your system: If you have a ton of extensions, modules, and custom configurations, that can add to the upgrade time.
- Your internet speed: Downloading the new packages takes some time, so a faster connection helps.
- System resources: The beefier your server, the quicker things will chug along.
While you can’t set your watch to it, hopefully that gives you a general idea. Since you’re new to upgrading, here’s some friendly advice:
- Make a full backup: This is crucial. If something goes sideways, you can restore your system to get back up and running.
- Schedule some downtime: Let everyone who uses your PBX know that there might be a period where things are wonky.
- Be patient: Upgrading software takes time. Don’t panic if it takes longer than you expected.
Best Regard
Danish Hafeez | QA Assistant
ICTInnovations