As an experienced website operations expert, I have a deep understanding of the upgrade path from V2.x to V3.x of AnQiCMS and the operational considerations behind it.This version upgrade is not only an update of features, but also an optimization and modernization transformation of the underlying architecture.In the face of the discontinuation of old projects, we do not simply take them offline, but need a meticulous and natural strategy to ensure the continuity of business and the integrity of data.
AnQiCMS's V3.x version, a high-performance architecture based on Go language, brings the simplification of deployment, a significant improvement in execution efficiency, and more powerful unified management capabilities for multiple sites.This is undoubtedly an important milestone for enterprises pursuing efficient, secure, and scalable content management solutions.Therefore, it is a critical aspect that we must pay great attention to in our daily operations to smoothly and safely migrate the old version projects to V3.x.
Smooth Transition: The old project suspension strategy in the AnQiCMS V2.x to V3.x version upgrade
Upgrading from AnQiCMS V2.x to V3.x is an important opportunity for many users who rely on it for content operation to improve system performance and management efficiency.But accompanied by this, is the issue of how to safely and smoothly stop the service of the old version projects and seamlessly switch to the new version.In our operational practice, this process is not achieved overnight, but requires a set of systematic strategies to guide.
1. Deep understanding of the driving force of the upgrade: Why stop the old version project?
AnQiCMS V2.x version although it provides rich features, but there are certain limitations in terms of server deployment and background management compared to V3.x.For example, the deployment tutorial for V2.x may be more complex, and it is more difficult for users without a technical background to troubleshoot problems by themselves; at the same time, the V2.x version does not directly support the background restart function, which brings inconvenience to daily maintenance and updates.
The V3.x version has made significant optimizations for these pain points.It simplifies the deployment process greatly through Docker or Go project mode, enhancing the system's stability and runtime efficiency.Therefore, stopping the V2.x old version project is to fully utilize the new experience of high performance, ease of maintenance, and greater security brought by V3.x.This is not simply a 'stop', but for a 'better start'.
2. Core Strategy: Smooth Retirement of Old Projects and Deployment of New Version
Migrate the old version project smoothly to the new version, the core lies in ensuring that data is not lost, services are not interrupted, and ultimately achieve centralized and efficient management.
a. Default site pre-upgrade and initial verification
For the default site you initially installed, the upgrade process can be initiated first.First, log in to the V2.x backend management interface of this site, execute the online upgrade function provided by the system, and update it to the latest V3.x version.After the upgrade, you need to restart the site once using the existing plan task (cron job).
If the background version information is not displayed as the new version, this may be due to some caches or processes not being fully updated.You do not need to worry too much, this is usually solved by clearing the cache or force refreshing the background. If necessary, you can refer to the FAQ section at the end of this article for an initial troubleshooting.It is important that at this stage, the new version of the program files is in place, laying the foundation for the next step of modernization deployment.
b. Farewell to the old guardian: Disable and remove the old version of the task plan
Once the program files of the default site have been upgraded and you have confirmed that the new version of the program is initially ready, we can start working on discontinuing the old running mechanism.This means you need to stop all task plans related to the V2.x version and remove them completely from the server's task scheduling.
For example, if you have previously accessedstart.sh脚本来启动AnQiCMS，那么现在是时候通过Englishstop.sh或其他命令来停止它，并从Englishcrontab -eRemove the corresponding startup entry. This step is crucial, as it marks the formal end of the runtime lifecycle of the old version, clearing space for the brand new V3.x to take over.
c. Embracing new architecture: Re-deploying projects as Go application mode
After the old version of the task scheduler is removed, the next critical step in deploying the V3.x version is to add it as a Go application project to your server management panel (e.g., Baota panel or 1Panel).When adding items, you need to specify the executable file of AnQiCMS after the previous upgrade as the project executable file, and use the port number that the old project has been using.
It is worth noting that you will not enter the initial installation interface again during this deployment process.This is because the V3.x version can intelligently recognize and inherit the data structures and configurations of the old version, ensuring seamless data migration and greatly simplifying the operation.Project added and started, your default site can continue to provide services through the brand new architecture of V3.x.
d. Modernization and centralization of multi-site management
For users with multiple AnQiCMS V2.x sites, the multi-site centralized management capability brought by the V3.x version is a great blessing.At this stage, you need to repeat the above steps of "disable and remove the old version plan task" for all the old version multi-site.
After completing the removal of the old version tasks, you can make use of the backend management functions of the V3.x main site, and add these old sites one by one through the "Multi-site Management" module.When adding a new site, its core concept is "inheritance".You only need to fill in the site name, point to the root directory of the original site, bind the old database name and account information.AnQiCMS V3.x will automatically identify and load the data of these old sites, ensuring that content and services are continued without any initialization operation.This way, all sites will eventually be unifiedly managed by a single AnQiCMS V3.x instance, significantly improving operational efficiency and maintenance convenience.
Summary
The upgrade from V2.x to V3.x of AnQiCMS is a transformation from traditional operation and maintenance to modern, high-efficiency content management.Stop the old version project is not the end, but to pave the way for the new version system to run more stably and efficiently.Through meticulous planning, following the strategy of 'pre-upgrading default stations, disabling old tasks, deploying in Go mode, and centrally managing multiple sites', we can ensure a smooth and worry-free upgrade process, minimize the impact on business operations, and ultimately enjoy the excellent experience brought by the V3.x version.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How should I handle it if the version number displayed in the background is still the old version after upgrading AnQiCMS V2.x to V3.x?
A1: This situation usually occurs due to browser cache, server process not fully refreshed, or leftover old program files. You can try the following steps: first, clear your browser cache and local DNS cache; second, log in to the server and manually stop all processes related to AnQiCMS (such as through)kill -9 [PID]Command），then restart the Go project；finally，if the problem persists，check/tmpor/dataDoes the directory contain any old temporary files or caches? Try starting again after manual cleaning. This issue has been mentioned ininstall.mdthe document as well, indicating that it is not an uncommon situation.
Q2: How to implement centralized management of multiple sites in V3.x version? What are the differences between this and the multi-site mode of V2.x?
A2: AnQiCMS V3.x through its background "Multi-site Management" function, realized the centralization of site management.V3.x allows you to create and manage multiple independent sites under the same AnQiCMS program instance through the background interface, which is different from V2.x that may require the deployment of a separate program and configuration of different ports for each site.Each newly added site can point to its independent root directory and database, but all these sites are scheduled and maintained by the main program.This means that you only need to maintain an AnQiCMS V3.x program to efficiently manage all content sites, which significantly reduces operational complexity and improves resource utilization.
**Q3: In the process of migrating the old version project to V3.x, my website data