Overview

This article details the instructions for creating a CMS 9.0 Testbed.

Preparing for the Installation

Before you begin installing your 9.0 testbed 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

Creating a CMS backup

Before installing your CMS 9.0 testbed, 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 Install the Testbed

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 install for your testbed

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

Release Notes

There are a number of large changes that come with the update to CMS 9. Please take your time to review our release notes on this update. You can do so by clicking on the link below http://updates.newhavensoftware.com/v9release_notes.html