The document provides instructions for upgrading from MySQL 5.5 to MySQL 8.0. It outlines two main upgrade methods - performing a logical dump and restore of the data, or doing an in-place upgrade. For a logical dump and restore, the steps are to dump the data, upgrade binaries, erase old data, restore data, and restart MySQL. For an in-place upgrade, the steps are to stop MySQL, upgrade binaries, run mysql_upgrade, and restart MySQL. It also provides checks to verify the upgrade and discusses SQL mode changes and compatibility issues to watch for.