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Contents 1 Overview 2 Preparing for the Installation 2.1 Server System Requirements 2.2 Backing up CMS 2.3 Download the CMS Installer 2.4 Time to Update the Server 2.5 Workstation Updates 2.6 Release Notes 3 Server Update

Overview

This article details the instructions for updating a CMS 8 Server.

Preparing for the Installation

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

Server System Requirements

To verify that your system meets CMS system requirements please review : http://wiki.newhavensoftware.com/index.php/CMS_System_Requirements#Servers

Backing up CMS

When updating CMS to version 8 it will automatically create the following Backups in your NewHaven Software directory:

• A backup of your database is added to the SA12Backup folder as (Nameofyourdatabase)Backup.7z
• The cmsdbo.ini file is added to the SA12Backup folder
• All CMS of your CMS Reports are zipped up and added to the Reports folder as Reports-backup.7z

If needed you can unzip these files with the free software program 7 zip. You can download this from the link below http://www.7-zip.org/

If you wish to create a Database backup to a separate folder before you run the update, 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

Please note: If you are updating CMS 7 to 8, that due to the upgrade from Sybase ASA 8.0.2 to Sybase SQL Anywhere 12.0.1, the server update can take longer then normal. While time to do this is extremely variable, we recommend planning for 2 hours of downtime.

Workstation Updates

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

Release Notes

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

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.