Development Team/ircd-darenet/Updating

Updating ircd-darenet is quick and easy! If you have received an e-mail from a Server Manager explaining that you need to update the version of ircd-darenet you're currently running, follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Grabbing the latest version
SSH into your server, and go to the ircd-darenet directory:

 

Once inside the directory, run the following command:

 

Depending on the number of changes made to ircd-darenet, this process may take a few moments. Once completed, move on to step 2.

Step 2 - Installing the latest version
Once step 1 has completed, run the following command:

 

then

 

and finally

 

NOTE: We highly recommend you run each command separately, as shown above. There actually is a reason for this, and it really doesn't take that much longer. If you run into any errors doing otherwise, well, we told you so ;)

If everything runs smoothly, the new version is now installed.

Step 3 - New configuration settings
Some updates may require configuration changes. This will ALWAYS be noted on the forums, and/or the update e-mail. If no configuration changes are needed, skip to step 4; otherwise, follow the instructions below:

Fetch the latest ircd.conf to the ircd directory:

 

Follow the instructions contained on the forums and/or the e-mail (e.g. edit the configuration lines as needed), then rename it to ircd.conf. To err on the safe side, DO NOT /REHASH unless the instructions contained on the forums and/or email say to do so.

Step 4 - Restarting the ircd
We try to plan all ircd upgrades so that they cause the least amount of disruption to our network. Follow the update schedule as posted on the forums, or as contained in your e-mail. Only issue a /RESTART during your scheduled slot.