Convert to zfs? download 23.7 still?

[spacecase-25]

I am currently using ufs for the root file system of my install, but would like to migrate to zfs in order to take advantage of snapshots.  Probably the best way to do this would be to reinstall 23.7, restore config from backup, take snapshot, then update to the current release.  Is there still a download available for the last release of 23.7?  I have an older version of install media saved somewhere, but it is not the last release... I feel like installing an older version and then restoring from my newer backup could possible cause issues, and would like to do this process with the current version that I am running now.

Thoughts? feelings? recommendations? download links?

Thanks!

I have a headache at the moment, so pardon this probably poorly written post... needless to say, this is not something I am looking to take on right at this moment. Perhaps a project for tomorrow or later this weekend.

[franco]

Sounds like a good plan to me. In general there is no need to use an older image, but if you want to make really sure it's still going to work without modifications that's the best way to do it. You still deal with migration issues on newer major releases if applicable, but you can offset these concerns easily.

But please upgrade eventually :)


Cheers,
Franco

[spacecase-25]

The plan would be to basically upgrade immediately. Where would the older install image be available for download tho? I was hoping there would be install images on GitHub, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

[cookiemonster]

Navigate up in your selected mirror, like: https://mirror.dns-root.de/opnsense/releases/
../ at the top is what you'd use to nabviage up when available.

[franco]

In case you are unsure go to the 23.7 release announcement and click a download link to open the relevant images directory.


Cheers,
Franco

[spacecase-25]

Well, I did the update to 24.1.5 and as far as I can tell everything went smoothly.  Now I can just reinstall with zfs at my leisure.

One of these days I also need to get around to migrating my OpenVPN config to the new instances...

[franco]

I think you mean 24.7.5 and that sounds great. :)

Ok, you mean 24.1.5 since 24.7.5 isn't out yet. Which also means you still have updating to do. ;)


Cheers,
Franco