As an experienced CMS operation personnel for security, I am well aware of the importance of system upgrades for the smooth operation of the website, especially when managing multiple sites. Any change may cause a ripple effect.The core of the upgrade from version 2.x to 3.x of AnQi CMS lies in the innovation of underlying deployment and multi-site management mode, which will have a profound impact on your existing multiple sites, but overall, it is developing towards a more efficient and stable direction.
The features of the multi-site management mode of AnQi CMS 2.x
In the 2.x era of AnQi CMS, although the system has already possessed the ability to manage multiple sites, its implementation method is relatively traditional.config.jsonConfigure different ports in the file. Additionally, each site may also require independent startup scripts and scheduled tasks to maintain its running status, such as start and stop.
The advantages of this pattern are that the sites are highly independent of each other, without interference.However, its disadvantages are also apparent: the deployment process is relatively complex, and each new site launch means repeated configuration and file operations; resource usage may be higher because each site runs an independent security CMS process; at the same time, the document also mentions that it is relatively difficult to troubleshoot program problems in version 2.x, and it does not support restarting the service directly from the background, which brings inconvenience to daily maintenance.For users who are accustomed to managing through tools like Baota panel, these manual configuration steps undoubtedly increase the cost of learning and operation.
The transformation of deployment philosophy and multi-site integration in AnQi CMS 3.x
The 3.x version of Anqi CMS introduces a brand new deployment philosophy, especially major optimizations in multi-site management.The new version no longer recommends running independent security CMS code and processes for each site.Manage all sites through a unified AnQi CMS executable file.
This means that, whether you deploy through Docker (such as using the Docker app store of 1Panel or Baota panel), or directly deploy on the server command line, you will have a core secure CMS service.This service can uniformly schedule and respond to requests from different domain names through its built-in multi-site management feature, and map them to the corresponding site configuration and data.This single-process multi-site management model significantly simplifies deployment and maintenance work, and improves the overall operating efficiency and stability of the system.
Key steps and impacts during the upgrade process
Upgrading from CMS 2.x to 3.x is an integration and optimization process for users with multiple sites.
Firstly, you need to select an existing 2.x site as the 'default site' for upgrade.Log in to its backend and update it to the latest version through the system upgrade feature.Complete the upgrade and stop all 2.x version scheduled tasks and related processes.
For your existing multiple 2.x sites, the upgrade process is also more or less the same.Firstly, it is necessary to stop their respective task plans and running processes.Then, you will no longer deploy independent security CMS binary files for them.Instead, re-enter these old sites in the "Add New Site" manner within the "Multi-Site Management" feature of the default site management backend.During the addition process, you need to accurately fill in the original root directory, website address, as well as the database name and account information of these sites.Due to the design of AnQi CMS 3.x, it can automatically inherit the data from the old site, ensuring seamless migration of data, therefore, these sites will not enter the initialization installation steps after being added to the new multi-site management architecture.
This process completed, all the original 2.x sites will be unifiedly managed by a 3.x version of the security CMS core service.
Specific impact on the operation of existing sites
This upgrade will bring a series of positive impacts to multi-site operations:
Firstly,Deployment and maintenance will be greatly simplified.The mode of independently deploying and maintaining code for each site will be eliminated.After the upgrade, all sites are managed by a single core service, and daily system updates, backup recovery, and other operations can be carried out centrally, significantly reducing the complexity of operations.No longer need to configure an independent startup script for each site, and also avoids problems such as port conflicts.
Secondly,System resource efficiency is expected to improve.The single security CMS process manages multiple sites, usually able to utilize the server's memory and CPU resources more effectively compared to multiple independent processes.This is particularly beneficial for users with a large number of sites, which may mean that more sites can be supported or better performance can be achieved under the same hardware conditions.
Moreover,The uniformity of operational operations will be enhanced.For example, the document mentions that version 2.x does not support background restarts, while the centralized management mode of version 3.x makes all background functions, including system restarts and version upgrades, applicable to all managed sites, enhancing the flexibility and automation of operations.
InData migration and compatibilityAs for this, you have nothing to worry about.The upgrade guide clearly states that when adding the old site as a new site, by specifying its original root directory and database information, the system will automatically inherit the data.This means that your content, users, configurations, and other core data will be preserved and will not be lost during the upgrade process.
As forTemplate and functionality compatibilitySince the upgrade from version 2.x to 3.x of the AnQi CMS focuses more on the optimization of deployment and management architecture rather than on large-scale functional reconstruction or revolutionary changes in template syntax (for example, the template tags have been rewritten in version 2.1.1, and model features have also been introduced), the templates and core functions of the existing sites can usually maintain compatibility after the upgrade.If there are a few custom templates that may need to adjust the static resource references according to the path after the Go project is deployed, but the overall migration cost is low.
In summary, the upgrade from version 2.x to 3.x of Anqi CMS marks the entry of multi-site management into an era of greater centralization and efficiency.Although initial integration and configuration according to the guidelines are required, in the long run, this will greatly simplify your website operations and lay a more solid foundation for future expansion.
Common Questions (FAQ)
1. Will my website data be lost after upgrading to SafeCMS 3.x?Can't.The Anqi CMS 3.x was designed with data compatibility in mind, especially when integrating 2.x multi-sites into the 3.x management, where you can add them by specifying the original database and site root directory of the old site.The system will automatically inherit and utilize these existing data without the need for reinitialization, ensuring that your content, users, configurations, and other data are fully preserved.
2. Do you need to modify the URL structure and template of the existing website after the upgrade?In most cases, the URL structure and template do not require major modifications.The upgrade of AnQi CMS 3.x focuses mainly on the optimization of the underlying deployment and multi-site management architecture, rather than on fundamental changes to the front-end display or template syntax.If your custom template hardcodes old ports or paths (which may occur in 2.x multi-site environments), when integrated into the unified Go project management in 3.x, minor adjustments may be required to adapt to the new URL generation rules or static resource paths.Suggest to test the key pages of each site after the upgrade.
3. Why is it easier and more efficient to deploy multiple sites with version 3.x of Aiqi CMS?