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