Updating parallel servers

Requirements for updating parallel servers

• All octoplant processes need to be closed.
• The data of the server archive in the local directory or on the remote share needs to be saved.
• The file Setup.exe must be executed on the server with administrator rights.
• The user account that is being used for the setup needs to have full access rights to the following directories:
  • octoplant program directory
  • Local server archive or remote server archive (if remote server archive present)
• The drive used for storing the server archive must allow files to run. There is a likelihood that existing antivirus software will need to be deactivated if they interfere with files being run.
• If the execution of files is not allowed, an error message (SQL exception) is displayed later when logging on to the system. A login is then not possible.
• There must be no more synchronization processes open.
• Proceed as follows:1. Start Windows Explorer and change to the directory <Drive:>vdServerArchiveVD$ADataToDos.The relevant XML files begin with 011.
• Alternatively, you can see this on System Dashboard at AdminClient.

Proceed as follows

1. Stop the service VDogMasterService on the first server (for example, Windows 7: Start > Control Panel> System and Security> Management> Services).

2. Execute the fileSetup.exeon the first server and follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

3. Start the first server.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 directly afterwards on your second server.

Related Topics

• AdminClient -> System Dashboard module
• Update Server