Redmine update

The tips from the previous weeks are posted already and I'll be adding new ones after they are sent to the mailing list. If you want to make sure you get every tip right when it comes out, make sure to signup for the list on redminetips.

This is the first non release candidate for the 1. With over 57 changes since Redmine 1. As I work with my clients and their Redmine systems, I've been discovering little tricks and services they use to make Redmine better for them.

I want to share these ideas, so I'm going to be launching the Redmine Tips mailing list soon. It will have short tips anyone can use to make Redmine easier to work with, as well as services we've found to save time and money.

The Redmine teams are thinking about merging the two modules together into a single Media Library module. The UX team is still looking for more feedback on the designs. If you are a heavy user of these modules or want to help contribute to Redmine's direction, please reply on the forum thread.

Today Holger Just released an update to his Redmine Checkout plugin. This plugin adds additional information to the Repository module in Redmine:. Trackers also define which workflows apply to any given issue or even team member in the project based on their role.

This means you can create all sorts of customizable recurring tasks or flows that are triggered just by your tracker! Workflows are how Redmine tracks issues and their progress. By default, your issues can be in a number of states, including:. You now have all the ingredients you need and can keep track of your project and make sure your team is progressing as planned.

Head to the Overview section to see a summary of the project progress, including how many issues are open and closed for each tracker, which members are on the project, and the latest news. This is where you get a quick update on the current status of each of your projects as well as some key information such as a short description, whether the project is public or not, and the creation date. In our experience, the teams that are most successful are the ones that get their data into Redmine or Planio!

To make this easier, you can import existing tasks from CSV files using the importer. Most other project management tools allow you to export to CSV files. But even if you have a list of tasks in Excel, you can import them into Redmine and quickly get organized and start working on them as a team!

For some people, the process we just outlined for setting up Redmine might sound like a walk in the park. Choosing a hosted solution is more than just a matter of cost and maintenance issues. Redmine is a technical product, which means its interface can feel a bit lacking and outdated. While it might be totally acceptable for the coders and developers on your team, the interface can be confusing and downright off-putting for other project stakeholders.

For a project management tool to be effective, it has to be accessible in the truest sense of the word to everyone on the team, not just the developers.

A tool like Planio is easily used by everyone on the team, regardless of their technical knowledge. Because Redmine is an open source project, there are no personalized support options. Sure, there are forums and help pages online, along with a chat room where you can ask questions.

The Planio team has been contributing directly to Redmine since and know the system inside out. However, what about your specific installation? How can you be sure your confidential and proprietary data is safe and secure? When you go with a hosted package, many will offer certified security solutions. All data is encrypted and backed-up to a second data center, with redundant hardware including power supplies, hard drives, and servers all ready to automatically step in if needed.

While Redmine is great for tracking issues and comes with built-in Gantt charts, you may already have a different project management style that you use. With Planio, you can use Scrum or Kanban to organize your projects, as well as the more traditional Waterfall model and, yes, Gantt charts. Rather than changing the way you work to fit the tool, use the tool in the way that fits your work.

The key to successfully completing any project is good communication and collaboration. The documentation below is based on upgrading to Redmine 2. You can view a previous version for upgrading to Redmine 1. The first step to upgrading Redmine is to check that you meet the requirements for the version you're about to install.

It is recommended that you backup your database and file uploads. Most upgrades are safe but it never hurts to have a backup just in case. To understand how to back up your Redmine, please read Backing up and restoring Redmine. Now it's time to perform the actual upgrade. This process is different depending on how you downloaded Redmine. You only need to perform one of the following options. Download the release in either tar.