Upgrading Magento from 2.4.7 to 2.4.8 ensures your store stays up to date with the latest security patches, performance enhancements, and compatibility improvements. This guide is crafted for developers and technical users who want to perform the upgrade with confidence and best practices.
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1. System Requirements
Before upgrading, ensure your server meets the requirements for Magento 2.4.8:
- PHP 8.3.x
- Composer 2.5+
- MySQL 8.0
- Elasticsearch 7.10 or OpenSearch 2.x
- Redis 7.x
- Node.js 18.x
- Ubuntu 22 / 24
2. Pre-Upgrade Checks
- Backup database, files, media, and configurations
- Ensure all custom modules are compatible with 2.4.8
- Review deprecated functions or core overrides
- Set up a staging environment for safe testing
3. Recommended Git Workflow
Using Git helps track all changes and safely roll back if needed:
git checkout -b upgrade-to-2.4.8 git tag before-2.4.8-upgrade
Commit composer.json, composer.lock, and all theme/module files before proceeding.
4. Upgrade Commands
Step 1: Update Magento via Composer
composer require magento/product-community-edition 2.4.8 --no-update composer update
Step 2: Run Magento Upgrade Commands
bin/magento maintenance:enable bin/magento setup:upgrade bin/magento setup:di:compile bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f bin/magento cache:flush bin/magento maintenance:disable
5. Post-Upgrade Tasks
- Reindex your store:
bin/magento indexer:reindex
find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
var/log, exception.log, and system.log6. Common Issues and Solutions
- PHP errors: Ensure you're using PHP 8.1/8.2 and all required extensions are installed.
- Broken themes: Verify compatibility of your theme and check for deprecated layout handles.
- Module errors: Disable or update incompatible third-party modules.
- Deployment fails: Ensure composer.lock is committed and caches are cleared.
7. Final Deployment Checklist
- All upgrade steps tested in staging environment
- Production backups verified
- Git repository clean and updated
- 3rd-party integrations validated (SMTP, payment, CDN)
- Inform team/stakeholders of any expected downtime
Wrap Up
Magento 2.4.8 offers crucial performance and security improvements. Follow this comprehensive guide to upgrade safely and efficiently. Testing, backups, and source control are your best allies. If you're unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to Magento professionals who can assist with upgrade automation, audits, or debugging.
