Installing Docsvault > Updates from Previous Version

Upgrade Advisory

•Upgrading to V18

oDue to changes in text indexing approaches, the upgrade will rebuild all text indexes which may take a long time to complete during which the SQL server will use up a lot of resources. Please ensure to upgrade during off peak hours only.

oDesktop Client Installation: You will need to manually uninstall the previous version client before you can install v18 desktop client.

•Administrators must ensure that all users check in their checked-out files before running the upgrade. This is required to avoid conflicts and ensure a smooth upgrade process. They can also send an email broadcast from the Alert node in Docsvault Server Manager to remind users to check in their files before the upgrade.

•Please refer to the What’s New section before upgrading to see if there are any breaking changes.

Steps to Upgrade Server Side:

Backup your data: Backup your current data. Although we don't anticipate any trouble it is good idea to always have a backup before upgrading any software.

Download the latest version of Docsvault setup files from your Client Center Login.

Stop Docsvault services from under the services node in the server manager dialog. Note: do not stop the SQL server service if you see one in your services list. Now exit the server manager once services are stopped.

Install the server side over existing version and follow the on screen instructions. Once the install is complete, run the Server Manager to start the upgrade process. Note that migration from older versions may take longer depending the size of your repository.

Steps to Upgrade Desktop Client Side:

Use the new client installation file to install the latest version over the current version. It is not required to uninstall the prior version as the new installer will do that automatically.

Steps to Upgrade Web Client Side: [Enterprise Edition & Ultimate Edition]

Important: Please manually uninstall the web application from Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features first. New Web application should not be installed directly over the old one due to many configuration changes.

Use the new web client installation file to install the new version on your machine and follow the on-screen instructions. Reset the website bindings from IIS interface. Click on Setting up Web Client to learn how to reset proper Docsvault Web application bindings again.