What are the steps to update ojs to version 2.4.6

[rajkumar]

Hi ,

How to update the ojs to version 2.4.6 .

i have installed new ojs version. now i need to apply my current ojs files changed to the newer version files.

is there any easy way to update . or what are the

[ctgraham]

Review the upgrade instructions here:
http://pkp.sfu.ca/ojs/UPGRADE
I highly recommend the “git” or “full package” methods in the “Obtaining the latest OJS code” step. It sounds like you’ve chosen the “full package” method, which is good.

To bring forward any local changes made to the previous version, consider this previous thread:

Migrating from OJS 2.2.1 to 2.4.6

I think your approach is correct. I strongly recommend package upgrades over patch-based upgrades. For best results, download the stock copy of OJS 2.2.1 and then use a tool such as diff ( http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/diff.1.html ) or winmerge ( http://winmerge.org/ ) to see the changes made by the prior administrator. Local customizations can be readily managed by version control such as Git or Subversion, if desired. Always start from a place of the stock functionality, however, an…