TYPO3 update

Recently I decided to update TYPO3 on one site. Since it was created a long time ago, the version of the system there was 4.2.6, while now 4.7 is already stable. In general, updating TYPO3 is a procedure with its own nuances, especially when it comes to earlier versions. Fortunately, there is enough information on this process on the Internet – in particular, you can read the wiki page about Upgrade at typo3.org. It contains all the necessary points, both general and with regards to different versions of TYPO3. In this post I will walk you through the process of upgrading TYPO3 from 4.2.6 to 4.5 LTS (long term support). Why 4.5 you ask? – everything is very simple, for versions 4.6 and older you need to have PHP 5.3 installed on the hosting . Continue reading →