Upgrading Fedora 29 to Fedora 30 involves several steps and it’s recommended to have a backup of your important files before starting the upgrade process.
- Verify your current version: Before upgrading, you should check the version of Fedora that you are currently running by running the command
cat /etc/fedora-release. - Update your current version: Before upgrading, you should update your current version of Fedora by running the command
sudo dnf update. - Backup your important files: It’s recommended to have a backup of your important files before starting the upgrade process.
- Make sure you have enough free space: Make sure you have enough free space on your hard drive for the upgrade process.
- Enable the DNF plugin: The DNF system upgrade plugin is not enabled by default. To enable it, run the command
sudo dnf install dnf-plugin-system-upgrade. - Check for updates: Before upgrading, you should check for any updates that are available by running the command
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh. - Start the upgrade process: Start the upgrade process by running the command
sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=30. This command will download all the necessary files for the upgrade. - Reboot your system: Once the download is complete, reboot your system by running the command
sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot. This will start the upgrade process. - Verify the version: Once the upgrade process is complete, verify the version of Fedora that you are running by running the command
cat /etc/fedora-release.
It’s important to note that the upgrade process may take a while to complete and you may lose internet connectivity during the process. It’s also recommended to check the release notes of Fedora 30 for any specific requirements or changes that might affect your system and applications.