Upgrading Sonar from the Update Center section
To check if a new version of the platform has been released, visit the Update Center section and select the System Updates tab. If there is a new version available, an information panel with release information and installation details appears similar to the one depicted in the following screenshot:
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Checking compatibility of plugins
It is possible for some plugins to require an update before upgrading to the new Sonar version or to be rendered obsolete and uninstalled. The How to upgrade section under the System Updates tab lists these plugins which should all be updated or uninstalled before proceeding with the platform's upgrade. After updating/uninstalling said plugins, stop the Sonar server or the Sonar service, if you are in Windows:
$ SONAR_HOME/bin/linux-x86-32/sonar.sh stop
Upgrading to latest Sonar version
Next, download the new Sonar version and unzip it in a new separate directory, let's say $NEW_SONAR_HOME.
Note
Before proceeding, make...
