old post but I just came across this as I am approaching my first point release update on x86 (was on embedded devices prior so this is new to me)
for option #2, I installed an ext4 image and ran the script to expand root to take up my whole ssd after the initial flash - are you saying this process needs to be implemented again after an upgrade or can I just sysupgrade off of what I have currently and just reinstall my previous packages?
thanks for taking a look!