How do I update my Demonstration Space?
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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
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Purpose
If you've upgraded your Confluence instance, you'll still have the Demonstration Space from your previous installation. If you want to use a newer Demonstration Space in your instances, there are a few steps you'll need to take to install it.
Solution
1. Remove the existing Demonstration Space
To do so: Navigate to the Demonstration Space, then go to Space Tools > Overview > Remove Space Tab and click 'Ok'.
2. Prepare the new Demonstration Space
Navigate to <confluence_installation_directory>/confluence/WEB-INF/classes/com/atlassian/confluence/setup in your filesystem.
Extract demo-site.zip and open up
exportDescriptor.propertiesin a text editor and edit thebuildNumberto the appropriate version from Confluence Build Information .Repackage the files and folders that you extracted back into a zip.
3. Restore the new Demonstration Space
Navigate to Confluence Admin > Backup & Restore and upload the zip you made.
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