limetech Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Download The "new" (not really new) webGui still has some rough cosmetic edges and so I'm taking the advice of several people and releasing 5.0 'stable' with the "stock" webGui that's been in the 5.0-beta/rc series all along. There is an upgrade utility on the Utils menu that will download the latest webGui development located on github. As of time of this post, I have not yet done a new 'push' - that will come after this 5.0 release is available since some features depend on minor changes to the base unRAID OS code. The full Release Notes are accessible on the download page, but here are the installation/upgrade instructions: unRAID Server Version 5.0 Release Notes ======================================= Installation on a New Flash Device ================================== To make a bootable USB Flash device using Windows (XP/Vista/Win7), follow these steps: 1. Plug your USB Flash device into your Windows PC. 2. Open 'My Computer' (XP) or 'Computer' (Vista/Win7) and right-click your Flash device. Click 'Format...', set the volume label to UNRAID and then click 'Start'. Important: the volume label must be set exactly to UNRAID (all caps). 3. Click on your Flash device (to open it), click on the zip file (to open it) and drag then entire contents of the unRAID Server zip file to the Flash. 4. For Windows XP, click on the file 'make_bootable'. A DOS window will open and run the 'syslinux' utility on the Flash. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, right-click on the file 'make_bootable' and select 'Run as administrator'. The 'syslinux' utility will write the Master Boot Record and create a small hidden file named 'ldlinux.sys' on the Flash device, making it bootable. 5. Once again, right-click your Flash device in 'My Computer' or 'Computer' and then click 'Eject'. Your Flash device is now ready to boot into unRAID Server OS. Upgrade Instructions ==================== Please read carefully. Important: - Only upgrade a server that has all disks enabled with valid parity: no missing disk(s), no disabled disk, etc. Verify everything is working correctly with your current release before proceeding. - Backup the entire contents of your Flash device before upgrading. If something goes wrong or a major problem is uncovered in the release this will make it easier for you to downgrade. - Record the model, serial number, and position of each of your hard disks. Perhaps the easiest way to do this is to take a screen capture of the webGui Main page. - Disable or un-install all non-stock unRAID add-ons. After upgrading, only use add-ons that have been verified to work properly with this release by the add-on author. If you are currently running any unRAID Server OS release before 4.7: --------------------------------------------------------------------- - First upgrade your server to version 4.7 and verify your server boots properly into 4.7 and your configuration appears valid. If you are currently running unRAID Server OS release 4.7: ---------------------------------------------------------- There are several ways to upgrade, however probably the easiest is to make a backup, re-format your Flash device, install this release, and then restore your configuration from backup. This will ensure the latest version of all the support files, such as syslinux, memtest, etc., get installed properly. Follow these steps: 1. Make a backup. Plug your USB Flash device into your PC, create a 'backup' folder somewhere, e.g., on your desktop, and then drag the entire contents of your Flash to the backup folder. 2. Follow the instructions above for "Installation on a New Flash Device", that is, reformat the Flash, copy the over the contents of the zip file, and then invoke 'make_bootable'. 3. Before ejecting the Flash device, delete all the files in the 'config' directory on the Flash and replace them with the contents of the 'config' directory in your 'backup' folder. This will transfer your configuration and license key to the new installation. Note: do not copy over the 'plugin' folder if it exists. 4. If present, delete these files from the flash (sorry, you will need to re-enter all your users after upgrade): - 'config/passwd' - 'config/shadow' - 'config/smbpasswd' 5. Now eject the Flash device, re-install into your server and reboot. Once boot-up has completed, open your web browser and enter "tower/" in the URL field (or if your server is named something different, use that name instead of 'tower'). This should bring up the "Main" page. Note the Main page in unRAID version 5 is called "Main", whereas in version 4.7 it's called "main.htm". This may require you to update any bookmarks. - On the Main page, you should see array status "Stopped. Configuration valid." with all disks assigned correctly except for the Cache disk. If you previously had a Cache disk assigned, you will need to re-assign it manually and re-apply any unique configuration settings for it. Carefully examine the Identification strings for each disk to verify each appears in the correct position. - Click on 'parity' and each 'data' disk link on the Main page to bring up the Device Settings page for that device. If you see "MBR: error", or "MBR: unknown" for any disk, DO NOT START THE ARRAY; instead post your finding in the Forum announcement thread for this release or send an email to [email protected]. - If everything looks ok, click Start to bring the array on-line. Note: there is a new configuration setting on the Disk Settings page called "Enable auto start". If you set this to "Yes", then upon next server boot, if the array is valid, then it will be automatically Started (this is the old behavior). IF YOUR ARRAY DOES NOT START, or if anything goes wrong or unexpected, DO NOT PROCEED, instead send email to [email protected]. None of this should happen, but especially, if you see a Format button, or your key is not recognized, seek assistance. - Go to Utils/New Permissions and execute that utility to change file ownership and permission settings. This is a one-time action necessary for proper operation of the 5.0 security model. - Go to Users page and re-enter all of your users. If you plan on using SMB and/or AFP with either Secure or Private security mode, you must enter at least one user because the 'root' user name is no longer permitted for network share authentication. If all your shares are Public, you may not need to add any users. - Finally, if you have been using add-ons, there is a wiki page with further information: http://lime-technology.com/wiki/index.php/Migrating_from_unRAID_4.7_to_unRAID_5.0 If you are currently running unRAID Server OS release 5.0-rc16c: ---------------------------------------------------------------- - Copy over 'bzimage', 'bzroot', and 'readme.txt' from the release zip file to your Flash and then reboot your server. If you are currently running an earlier unRAID Server OS 5.0-beta or 5.0-rc release: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Probably the best thing to do is backup your Flash, reformat, re-install, restore 'config' directory, and then reboot. unRAID Server Version 5.0 Change Log ==================================== Changes from 5.0-rc16c to 5.0 'stable' -------------------------------------- - emhttp: return correct MIME type for javascript (application/javascript) - emhttp: get rid of "Welcome" page, make "Main" the default start page - emhttp: added Release Notes page under Utils/Upgrade menu - emhttp: added Upgrade webGui page under Utils/Upgrade menu - mover: include rsync 'O' option in order to prevent directory modification time update - shfs: fix bug where latest directory mtime not being returned - slack: remove /var/log tmpfs entry in /etc/fstab since this is done in rc.S Link to comment
tyrindor Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's happened!!! Tom, is it really needed to do a wipe if you are on RC15? I don't remember recommending a flash wipe from RC15 to any of the RC16s. Link to comment
jjslegacy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 awesome - Congratulations Tom! This is a big day Link to comment
CrashnBrn Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is i368 only. I'm a bit confused, is there going to be a x64? Not sure if this is the right version to use. Thanks! Link to comment
limetech Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is i368 only. I'm a bit confused, is there going to be a x64? Not sure if this is the right version to use. Thanks! Right, all unRAID OS versions have been "i386" so far. This is here for when the x86_64 version is released so we can distinguish them. Edit: I should add, "i386" is just the linux designation for the 32-bit x86 kernel. The unRAID OS "i386" kernel is built with PAE enabled and support for up to 8 cores. Link to comment
whiteatom Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Very excited.. will install tonight! Link to comment
Dephcon Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Congrats Tom! For the record your RCs were brilliant and I look forward in helping beta test the future releases. Link to comment
Tiger770 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This is the greatest day of my life! Link to comment
jimwhite Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Turn Your server off and go get a life!!! Link to comment
tyrindor Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Upgraded from RC15 to 5.0 Final without wiping the flash drive as suggested. No issues so far in case anyone was wondering. I think he put that in there just in case many people are running out of date plugins and whatnot? Will post if I run into any issues. Link to comment
JonathanM Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Now you can finally update the forum news banner that says "Current unRAID official release: v4.7" Maybe you can add some fireworks or something. Link to comment
AndroidCat Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Upgraded test server from rc15 to final without wiping. All is fine. Link to comment
pickthenimp Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Upgraded from RC15 to 5.0 Final without wiping the flash drive as suggested. No issues so far in case anyone was wondering. I think he put that in there just in case many people are running out of date plugins and whatnot? Will post if I run into any issues. Good to know, I am on RC8a and hoping this is the case as well. Dont feel like reformating the flash drive Link to comment
Loch Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Upgraded from RC15 to 5.0 Final without wiping the flash drive as suggested. No issues so far in case anyone was wondering. I think he put that in there just in case many people are running out of date plugins and whatnot? Will post if I run into any issues. Good to know, I am on RC8a and hoping this is the case as well. Dont feel like reformating the flash drive Let us know how it goes. Lazy me is still on 8a as well. Link to comment
Vocatus Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Let us know how it goes. Lazy me is still on 8a as well. 4.7 checking in here ;-) Link to comment
CrashnBrn Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Let us know how it goes. Lazy me is still on 8a as well. 4.7 checking in here ;-) I'm running 4.7 as well with a bunch of plug-ins. I'll do the upgrade this weekend and post back with results. I'm sure others will do it before me but I just want to make sure I have enough time. Link to comment
Thornwood Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 If it does not boot run the make_bootable again. This will probably be needed for all rc 13 or older. But formatting is still best option. Link to comment
RobJ Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Great news, Tom! Just a reminder for all of those upgrading from UnRAID v4.7 or earlier, there are a few things that can surprise you when you upgrade, such as: * system may not boot (may need to run make_bootable.bat) * no network connection * changed URL for web management page * PuTTY screen has strange characters * users gone * some plugins may not work correctly * possibly other gotchas too Discussion of these can be found (in addition to the installation notes in Tom's post above) in Migrating from unRAID 4.7 to unRAID 5.0, which I strongly recommend. Link to comment
FlabbaMann Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I just upgraded from rc11, and everything seems to works just fine without make_bootable or formatting the flash drive. Link to comment
doorunrun Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I noticed a little typo in the release notes: If you are currently running unRAID Server OS release 5.0-rc16a: ---------------------------------------------------------------- - Copy over 'bzimage' and 'bzroot' from the release zip file to your Flash and then reboot your server. I assume from Tom's original post it should be rc16c. ANYWAY.............. To paraphrase some of the Apollo 11 moon landing chatter.... ......you got a bunch of guys about to turn blue here. We're breathing again. Thanks a lot! That's one small step......... Link to comment
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