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=Overview=
=Overview=
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This article details the instructions for updating a CMS 8 Server.  
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This article details the instructions for updating CMS to version 8, 9, and 10.  
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=Preparing for the Installation=  
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=Preparing for the Installation=
Before you begin installing or updating your Server please review the list below.  
Before you begin installing or updating your Server please review the list below.  
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*Server System Requirements
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== Updating reports ==
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To verify that your system meets CMS system requirements please review : http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/CMS_System_Requirements#Servers
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*Download the CMS Installer
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If you are updating from CMS version 10.0.4 or older and you use custom CMS forms or crystal reports. We will need to update those reports. Please contact support@newhavensoftware.com directly so we can review this with you.
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==Backing up CMS==
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Below is information about backing up your CMS information before updating.
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===Creating backups if doing a CMS 8 or later update===
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Before updating CMS to a new version from v8 or 9, you will want to create a Database backup. To do this please review the instructions in the link below.
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http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Creating_a_Database_Backup
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==Download the CMS Installer==
Please visit http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/
Please visit http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/
For information on using the update page and downloading the installer please review the video : http://youtu.be/dBbd94k7b0A
For information on using the update page and downloading the installer please review the video : http://youtu.be/dBbd94k7b0A
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*Time to Update the Server
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==Time to Update the Server==
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Please note: If you are updating CMS 7 to 8, that due to the upgrade from Sybase 8 to Sybase 12, the server update can take longer then normal. While time to do this is extremely variable, we recommend planning for 2 hours of downtime.
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Newer versions of CMS can typically be updated in roughly 10 min to 1 hour, depending on the size of your database.
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==Workstation Updates==
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'''Note: If you are updating CMS 9 to CMS 10, you will be required to run a Workstation update on all of your Windows 10 CMS Workstations.
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*Workstation Updates
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For information on this process please click the link below. http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Workstation_Install
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Please note: If you are updating CMS 7 to 8, that this will also require you to upgrade your Workstations as well. For information on this process please click the link below. http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Workstation_Install  
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*Release Notes.
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==Release Notes==
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There are a number of large changes that come with the update to CMS 8. Please take your time to review our release notes on these update. You can do so by clicking on the link below http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v8release_notes.html
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Please take your time to review our release notes after an update. You can do so by clicking on the link below https://updates.newhavensoftware.com/release_notes.htm
=Server Update=
=Server Update=

Current revision as of 16:24, 3 May 2021

Contents

Overview

This article details the instructions for updating CMS to version 8, 9, and 10.

Preparing for the Installation

Before you begin installing or updating your Server please review the list below.

Updating reports

If you are updating from CMS version 10.0.4 or older and you use custom CMS forms or crystal reports. We will need to update those reports. Please contact support@newhavensoftware.com directly so we can review this with you.

Backing up CMS

Below is information about backing up your CMS information before updating.

Creating backups if doing a CMS 8 or later update

Before updating CMS to a new version from v8 or 9, you will want to create a Database backup. To do this please review the instructions in the link below. http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Creating_a_Database_Backup

Download the CMS Installer

Please visit http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/ For information on using the update page and downloading the installer please review the video : http://youtu.be/dBbd94k7b0A

Time to Update the Server

Newer versions of CMS can typically be updated in roughly 10 min to 1 hour, depending on the size of your database.

Workstation Updates

Note: If you are updating CMS 9 to CMS 10, you will be required to run a Workstation update on all of your Windows 10 CMS Workstations.

For information on this process please click the link below. http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/Workstation_Install

Release Notes

Please take your time to review our release notes after an update. You can do so by clicking on the link below https://updates.newhavensoftware.com/release_notes.htm

Server Update

Note: Once you have verified that you meet the above prerequisites, follow the instructions below to Update your Server.

  • BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS LOGGED OUT OF CMS

To begin double click the CMS installer, then follow the screenshots shown below.

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After following these instructions you should now be able to sign into CMS.

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