Upgrading Drupal modules
Upgrading modules is a more involved process than installing or removing modules. The steps should be followed closely, as all these steps are necessary to ensure the stability of your website.
Database Backup
Your website’s database contains all of its content, as well as all of its settings and configuration. As such, any operation which modifies it could, although unlikely, be potentially damaging. We highly recommend you take steps to back it up before performing this procedure.
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Check Module status
The Update module can check your modules for updated status automatically to assist you with updates. It will provide you with download links and available versions. Once the Upgrade module is installed and enabled, you can reach a list of modules for update by either clicking on the “available updates” link on the main administration page or by going directly to [sitename]/admin/logs/update..
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