chef / chef/chef-web-docs

Chef Server Upgrade page only references Chef Server 12

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Description

Users on Chef Server 13 may be confused, as the docs only reference Server 12

Additionally, the language in this section is confusing, as the instructions apply to a minor/patch version upgrade of 12.x/13.x

"To upgrade to Chef Server 12 from a tiered Chef Infra Server configuration, do the following:"

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with chef_master/source/upgrade_server.rst and review the linked tiered section and the page's Chef Server version references. Update the wording to cover Chef Server 12.x and 13.x minor or patch upgrades, then verify the page consistently describes both versions and the tiered upgrade instructions.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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