> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sonarsource.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sonarsource.com/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/roadmap.md).

# Upgrade roadmap

{% hint style="info" %}
If you previously used ZIP installation, we recommend installing SonarQube Server from a [Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/_/sonarqube) or [Helm chart](https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/sonarqube/sonarqube) (Kubernetes/OpenShift). These methods make it easier to update to newer versions and to operate your instance. Install from the ZIP file only if neither of those options is feasible for your environment.
{% endhint %}

Follow these steps to perform an upgrade of your SonarQube Server:

1. [Determining the upgrade path](/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/determine-path.md).
2. [Testing the upgrade](/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/testing.md).
3. Back up the SonarQube database.
4. [Performing the upgrade](/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/upgrade.md).
5. [Performing the post-upgrade steps](/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/post-upgrade-steps.md).


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.sonarsource.com/sonarqube-server/10.5/setup-and-upgrade/upgrade-the-server/roadmap.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.