1. Upgrade Guide for Sitecore Experience Platform 10.5

Introduction

Version: 10.5

This guide describes how to upgrade to Sitecore Experience Platform 10.5.0 from Sitecore Experience Platform 8.1.0 or later.

The instructions in this guide are only valid for on-premise solutions.

Since the release of Sitecore XP 10.1.0, Sitecore uses a new upgrade methodology where you:

  • Upgrade the databases.
  • Install the new version of Sitecore XP beside your existing Sitecore XP installation.
  • Attach the databases to the new installation.
  • Deploy your solution on top of the new installation.
  • Perform some post-upgrade steps.

Before upgrading your Sitecore XP production system, we recommend that you test the upgrade process on a test or developer system. This can highlight issues that may be caused by any custom tools and applications that you are using.

If you are upgrading from Sitecore XP 8.1.0 or later, you can upgrade directly to any version of Sitecore XP. However, if your solution is based on an earlier version of Sitecore, you must first upgrade to Sitecore XP 8.1.0 before you can upgrade to te desired Sitecore XP version.

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