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- Introduction To Upgrading
- A short introduction that you will want to read before getting started.
Those of you who have never upgraded should definitely read this page.
Experienced users will also benefit from the information.
- Preparing To Upgrade Your Database
- A MUST READ! Proper preparation is necessary for a successful
upgrade. These are MUST DO steps. If you confidently complete
the steps in Preparing To Upgrade Your Database, you
will experience a smooth and easy, problem-free upgrade process.
- Making A Safe Copy Of Collect!
- This is a very simple way to protect your database before
you perform an upgrade. Using this method, if for any reason
it is necessary to restore your Collect! system to its original
version, it would only take a few minutes by renaming two
folders. This is a faster restore than any other backup and
restore process.
- Areas To Note When Upgrading Collect!
- These are very important pages. There are enhancements
to Collect! functionality with every new release. Using the
information here, you will be able to address all needed areas when
you examine and test your successfully upgraded database.
- Upgrading Your Collect!
- This method upgrades from a fresh installation of Collect!.
This is a good method to use for testing a new version while your
operators continue to work in your original version. This is an
excellent way to test the upgrade - a step well worth giving
strong consideration.
- Upgrading Over Your Existing Database
- This method upgrades to your existing Collect! folder. After a
successful upgrade, start using the new version right away. No system
changes are necessary to return to your original version,
if necessary.
- Upgrading Multiple Databases
- If you use more than one database in Collect!, you should
upgrade them at the same time as your primary working database.
Information about this process is explained so that you can
upgrade your databases easily and quickly.
- Troubleshooting Upgrading
- Some of the issues users have encountered when upgrading
databases. Being aware of these issues may help you avoid some
of the most commonly reported complications.
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