Server update

**billt** · 12 Jan 2022, 05:38 PM

I am running several websites with multiple versions of zen-cart 1.5.0, 1.5.1,1.5.7, 1.5.7c. the current server is running Apache, MySql 5.6.51, PHP 5.6.40. it's being upgraded to PHP 7.0 and MariaDB 10.2.
I know I should get my carts updated but don't have the time right now. Will my sites continue to work with this server upgrade? If not which one will break?
TIA
billt

**swguy** · 12 Jan 2022, 05:57 PM

1.5.0 and 1.5.1 will break.
You could do a quickie upgrade until you have more time to focus on it:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/upgra..._only_upgrade/

**billt** · 12 Jan 2022, 10:25 PM

Thank you! Great suggestion. It will force me to do the upgrade.

billt

**swguy** · 13 Jan 2022, 12:56 AM

As long as you don't have significant customizations, this works like a charm and I recommend it to people who don't have time or budget for a short term upgrade. It's not perfect but it's better than nothing.

**harry2cool** · 18 Jan 2022, 04:57 AM

Incase you are not able to upgrade all of your websites on time, you could get Cloudlinux installed if supported by your host.
It can maintain the older versions of php.

**swguy** · 18 Jan 2022, 01:06 PM

Yeah don't do this. Stop making excuses and update your store. It's part of running an open source product.
If you fail to keep things up to date, you will get hacked.

Imagine driving your car for years and years without changing the oil. "Oh, I don't have time to change the oil, therefore I am exempt from maintenance requirements!" No you're not. Bad things will happen.