# Assistance upgrading very old Nexus server at version 2.9.2-10

**URL:** <https://community.sonatype.com/t/assistance-upgrading-very-old-nexus-server-at-version-2-9-2-10/5364>\
**Category:** Sonatype Nexus Repository\
**Created:** [November 13, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.sonatype.com/t/assistance-upgrading-very-old-nexus-server-at-version-2-9-2-10/5364 "2020-11-13T22:15:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![runner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@runner](https://community.sonatype.com/u/runner)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.sonatype.com/t/assistance-upgrading-very-old-nexus-server-at-version-2-9-2-10/5364/1 "2020-11-13T22:15:55Z")

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I’ve been tasked to upgrade a very old nexus server at version 2.9.2-10. I am not a developer so I don’t actually use these tools nor do I know how to use them. After some research it looks like I need to upgrade to the latest version of 2.x which is 2.14.19. I found the download files for 2.x but I can’t tell if my old install is the “Pro” version or the free “OSS” version. It’s so old I don’t know if there was a Pro and OSS version back then. My first problem is to determine which version I need to download and then upgrade to.

I’m assuming that once I get to 2.14.19 I can upgrade to 3.x and then I’ll be home free. I should be able to upgrade to later versions of 3.x no problem. One additional question I’d like ask is: If I download the Pro version, how long is the grace period before I have to buy the license? Does the trial license allow me to export the data or upgrade to a newer version? I’d hate to upgrade to the Pro version and then find out the limited capabilities don’t allow me to export the data or to upgrade.

I forgot to mention that I logged in to the Nexus server and checked the “About Nexus” link and still could not determine if this server is Professional or OSS.

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**Author:** ![runner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@runner](https://community.sonatype.com/u/runner)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.sonatype.com/t/assistance-upgrading-very-old-nexus-server-at-version-2-9-2-10/5364/2 "2020-11-17T16:30:49Z")

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Thanks to those who messaged me offline. I checked the POM file as suggested and it clearly states: **Sonatype Nexus ™ Open Source Version**. Thanks for the tip.