From 1843eeff0c67e3b5dd3c446de8f67eae59f0a0b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Harish Ramachandran Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2017 18:15:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Specify that backup restoration must be of the same type --- doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md index 855f437cd73..ff7c5b1c89b 100644 --- a/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md +++ b/doc/raketasks/backup_restore.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ An application data backup creates an archive file that contains the database, all repositories and all attachments. -You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version** of GitLab on which -it was created. The best way to migrate your repositories from one server to -another is through backup restore. +You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version and type (CE/EE)** +of GitLab on which it was created. The best way to migrate your repositories +from one server to another is through backup restore. ## Backup @@ -369,8 +369,8 @@ The [restore prerequisites section](#restore-prerequisites) includes crucial information. Make sure to read and test the whole restore process at least once before attempting to perform it in a production environment. -You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version** of GitLab that -you created it on, for example 9.1.0. +You can only restore a backup to **exactly the same version and type (CE/EE)** of +GitLab that you created it on, for example CE 9.1.0. ### Restore prerequisites @@ -441,8 +441,8 @@ Deleting tmp directories...[DONE] This procedure assumes that: -- You have installed the **exact same version** of GitLab Omnibus with which the - backup was created. +- You have installed the **exact same version and type (CE/EE)** of GitLab + Omnibus with which the backup was created. - You have run `sudo gitlab-ctl reconfigure` at least once. - GitLab is running. If not, start it using `sudo gitlab-ctl start`.