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Nodaz:
I have 2 boards that i run.  Both run 1.1.16 and it has been pointed out to me that 1.1.16 is not longer fully supported so to speak and i should update to 2.x.xx.
Board A run a default theme with minor mods, mostly updates
Mod Name    Version    
1.    Stop Forum Spam    0.5    
2.    SMF 1.0.22 / 1.1.16 Update    1.0    
3.    SMF 1.0.20 / 1.1.12 Update    1.0    
4.    SMF 1.0.19 / 1.1.11 Update    1.0    
5.    SMF 1.0.21 / 1.1.13 Update    1.0    
6.    SMF 1.1.15 Update    1.0    
7.    SMF 1.1.14 Update    1.0    
8.    Anti-Spam Verification Questions    1.02

Board B runs the outlook theme that i have customized, it also runs a number of mods including
Mod Name    Version    
1.    Stop Forum Spam    0.5    
2.    SMF 1.0.22 / 1.1.16 Update    1.0    
3.    Favicon    1.3    
4.    Google Analytics Code    1.0    
5.    SMF 1.0.20 / 1.1.12 Update    1.0
6.    Aeva Media    1.1b    
7.    SMF 1.0.20 / 1.1.12 Update    1.0    
8.    Anti Bot: Are You Human/Bot?    2.3    
9.    SMF 1.0.19 / 1.1.11 Update    1.0    
10.    Prevent Adding Signature Images And Links    1.3    
11.    SMF 1.0.19 / 1.1.11 Update    1.0    
12.    SMF 1.0.21 / 1.1.13 Update    1.0    
13.    Order Stickied Topics    1.01    
14.    SMF 1.0.18 / 1.1.10 / 2.0 RC1-2 Update    1.1    
15.    SMF 1.1.15 Update    1.0    
16.    SMF 1.1.14 Update    1.0    
17.    Anti-Spam Verification Questions    1.02

So my question(s):
 What is the very best way to back these up in case a break something along the way, can/should i DL a copy of the directory ,which method for backing up DB?  Ive used both the SMF database backup and the one in my cpanel.

Then then best method for updating each, i don't mind "killing" the theme so to speak, as it may be just time to clear and restart with B, ive done so many minor mods in code i don't know what is done is what isn't, kinda of a cathartic restart so to speak as long as the content is preserved.

Thanks for the attention and advice

K@:
Backing-up: http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Backup

Upgrading: http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Upgrading

:)

Your themes and mods will die. No question.

That's one reason why my own forum is still on v1.1.16 and is likely to remain so, for a long time. ;)

Nodaz:
Thanks, i'll likely upgrade the first board and see how it goes.
WHAR is it about 2.x.xx that is "better"?

K@:
That's a matter of opinion, mate.

I happen to HATE it.

But, have a look around the forum. A lot of people seem to prefer it. So, it's entirely up to you. ;)

If you backup, first (Don't forget the database!), you could always revert back, if you want to.

Arantor:
2.0 does have features that 1.1.x doesn't, certainly, and I'd argue it performs better. Plus there are many mods now that are 2.0 only.

The only arguments I see in favour of 1.1.x now are related to mods that haven't been updated and 'it's harder to theme' except that I have yet to see a 1.1.x theme that could not be made into a 2.0 theme.

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