Installing and Configuring the Metrix Server Upgrade

Table of Contents:

• Installing the Server Files
• Configuring the Server Files
  • Option 1 - Backing Up the Database
  • Option 2 -Using an Existing Backup

Installing the Server Files

See also:

• Server Upgrade Overview
• Metrix Architecture Explained
• Backing Up Data

Note If you are upgrading from Metrix Server version 1.3 to 1.4 or later, make sure to upgrade to or install the Metrix Client to 1.4 or later as well. Different versions of the Client and Server cannot function together.

1. If you haven't already done so, download the Metrix Server Upgrade installer from http://metrix.fcny.org.
2. Launch the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file.
3. Click Next.
   
   Figure: Installer splash form
4. Click Next.
   
   Figure: The Metrix Server Upgrader Installer Welcome Form
5. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
   
   Figure: Accepting the license agreement.
6. Click Next.
   
   Figure: The Server upgrade files destination folder
7. Click Install.
   
   Figure: The Server upgrade installation settings

   

   Figure: Installation progress
8. Click Start Wizard.
   
   Figure: Launching the server configuration wizard

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Configuring the Server Files

1. Click Next.
   
   Figure: The server configuration wizard splash form
2. Click Next.
   
   Figure: Viewing components to be upgraded
3. Click the Browse... buttons to locate the library files and click Next.

   Default information The default file path for the server files is C:\Program Files\fcny\Metrix\Server

   

   Figure: Locating interactsql.adp and reportsql.adp

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Option 1 - Backing Up the Database

This option creates a backup of the database to ensure that you can restore your data in case the upgrade fails.

1. Make sure the Yes - make a backup of the database now option is selected and click Next.
   
   Figure: Backing up the database
2. Select the server, enter your password, select the database to back up and click Next.

   Reminder The default password for the sa user name is admin.

   

   Figure: Selecting the database

   The backup file defaults to a local drive on the server. To change the directory on the local drive, click Save... and choose another directory.

3. Click Backup.
   
   Figure: Choosing a backup location
4. Click Upgrade.
   
   Figure: Successful Backup

   Upgrade progress will display.
   

   Figure: Viewing progress
5. Click Finish.
   
   Figure: Successful configuration

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Option 2 - Using an Existing Backup

1. Select No -use an existing backup and click Next.
   
   Figure: Using an existing backup
2. Click Browse... to select the location where the backup file is stored.
   
   Figure: Locating the backup file
3. Navigate to the appropriate directory and select the backup file.
4. Click Open.
   
   Figure: Selecting the Metrix backup file
5. Click Next.
   
   Figure: Viewing the file path to backup file
6. Select the server, enter your password, select the database to back up and click Next.
   
   Figure: Selecting the database

   Reminder The default password for the sa user name is admin.

   Upgrade progress will display.
   

   Figure: Viewing progress
7. Click Finish.
   
   Figure: Successful configuration

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