I have Immich Server Version: v1.115.0. They’re up to v1.129.0. I am guessing there have been lots of breaking changes in that range, since that was true the last time I updated.

Is there a safe way now to update without making me read all the release notes and carefully craft my docker compose file in multiple steps to make sure I don’t lose anything in the process of getting caught up?

Thanks for any tips.

ETA: Or just, how do you handle your Immich (in Docker) updates in general?

2ND EDIT: I did read the release notes. After a lot of reading, there was 1 change (updating their internal Port # for the main service to 2283) It’s done. Thanks y’all. My cats appreciate you all.

  • MentalEdge@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’d take a backup, first, and then just send it. Then, if that doesn’t work out, do it the hard and slow way.

    • Dave@lemmy.nzEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Haha this was my first thought too.

      Immich is very clear: “⚠️ Do not use the app as the only way to store your photos and videos.”

      In that case, you have your content elsewhere. Make a backup of relevant volumes and a database dump (for your albums and such) and then try updating. Roll back if it doesn’t work. If if you don’t have much in the way of Immich meta data, and the upgrade didn’t work, then you could just start from scratch and re-import your content.

  • kabi@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    I neglected to update for like seven “major” versions recently. I took the safe-ish route to just read every release note as I go and install the last minor version of each major version release, then start, quick check, stop, next one. It turned out fine.

    edit: Backup, backup, backup. Then you can’t fail.

    • non_burglar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      Love that for you.

      However, that is not everyone’s experience and doesn’t really answer op’s question.