Keeping your Posit products current ensures you benefit from improved performance, bug fixes, security updates, and the latest features. Whether you manage a single product or a full suite, following best practices for upgrades and staying informed about new releases is essential for a smooth and secure experience.
Best Practices for Upgrading Posit Products;
Review our guide here: Upgrade and Migration Guide
Test first: Use a staging environment before production
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Backup data: Always save projects and configurations. See detailed backup instructions below.
- Posit Workbench backup instructions: https://docs.posit.co/ide/server-pro/admin/server_management/backup_guide.html
- Posit Connect backup instructions: https://docs.posit.co/connect/admin/server-management/backups/
- Posit Package Manager backup instructions: https://docs.posit.co/rspm/admin/server-management.html#backups
Plan downtime: Schedule upgrades to minimize disruption
Document customizations: Helps with smooth upgrades and rollbacks
Notification of new Posit product releases;
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Check release notes manually if not subscribing:
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