mySQL 5 and RH Fedora 4

[its-magic]

I am just about to embark on a new hosting venture with my own dedicated servers etc.

As I have a number of clients already that don't mind "risking" RH Fedora 4 on their hosting server along with mySQL 5 just out I wondered if when/now DA can be installed on such a machine?

I can appreciate a wait for it to stabalize approach but I would be keen to set up the new kit with the latest versions if possible.

Sorry if these questions seem daft or anything but the area (as a provider) is quite new to me.

Anyone got any thoughts or info on this please?

Regards to all

 

[jmstacey]

Right after you do a fresh install of DirectAdmin is the best time to upgrade everything.

Just keep in mind that they won't be supported by DirectAdmin and future version upgrade *could* break things.

 

[its-magic]

May be the question should have been when ?

Thanks for your reply. I think I will need the support in the early stages as I have so much else going on other bugs would not be helpful at this stage particularly without support.

Maybe the question should have been when is DA likely to release a supported version for mySQL 5 and Fedora 4?

Anyone have any clues or does it follow a particular timing pattern?

 

[jmstacey]

DA just recently moved from MySQL 4.0 to 4.1. That change took several months after 4.1 was announced stable.
My guess would be quite some time after MySQL 5 is released as the recommended/standard version.

Even then (probably), only new installs will come with MySQL 5. Jumps from 4.1 to 5 would have to be done on your own after reading about possible effects and instructions from MySQL AB.

 

[its-magic]

Plan of action

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

I will probably create a virtual server and try mySQL 5 on that so it can be tested before roll out to any clients. Without taking everyones databases with it if it goes!

I will only make 4.1 available to clients so the support issues are predictable.