Client Requirement The client was running a heavily customized Dolibarr v12 instance, including custom PDF invoice templates, extended CRM fields, workflow automations, and multiple third-party module integrations. The primary goal was to upgrade to the latest stable Dolibarr v18 without any data loss, downtime, or disruption to existing business processes—while also ensuring future upgrades would […]
Project Objective Upgrade Dolibarr from v12 to v18.0.x without data loss Ensure zero impact on the live production environment Audit, migrate, and future-proof all customizations into the /custom/ directory Deliver a stable, fully tested system with post-go-live support Why CnEL India Was the Right Partner Deep Dolibarr Expertise: Proven experience across multiple major-version Dolibarr upgrades. […]
đź“Ś Project Overview The client approached us with a requirement to upgrade their highly customized Dolibarr ERP/CRM from version 12 to the latest stable v18. Their existing setup included custom PDF invoice templates, extended CRM fields, workflow automations, and several third-party module integrations—all of which needed to be preserved with absolute accuracy. After reviewing the […]
Project Overview This engagement delivered a risk-free, staged upgrade path from Dolibarr v12 to v18 while safeguarding production data and migrating every customization into the supported /custom/ structure. The upgrade followed a strict “Backup First — Staging Only — Future-Proofed” methodology to eliminate downtime and simplify future maintenance. Core Principles Backup First — Full recovery […]
