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    Upgrade pfBlockerNG to pfBlockerNG-devel

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      revengineer
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      I have read posts that state that upgrading pfBlockerNG to pfBlockerNG-devel has been covered, but I cannot find the answer. A pointer would be appreciated.

      For this process, I would like to know whether I can use my current pfBlockerNG configuration or whether I need to start from scratch.

      Thank you.

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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @revengineer
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        @revengineer It should just import during the install...uninstall the old one (default is to not delete the config) and install -devel. We don't use the DNSBL, just feeds, but we converted all clients to -devel early 2020 and had no issues. We had to convert because we couldn't get the MaxMind GeoIP to stay in the config on the old one (it disappeared overnight).

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
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          revengineer @SteveITS
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          @steveits Thank you, this worked well. I had to modify the aliases for the deny lists but this is a small effort compared to starting over.

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @revengineer
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            @revengineer said in Upgrade pfBlockerNG to pfBlockerNG-devel:

            I had to modify the aliases for the deny lists

            Ah, sorry, I had forgotten that. Yes we had to do that also.

            Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
            Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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