• new operating system

• new locations for storing your index and/or attachments

• new database or database system

CostOS Server Migration

Back up

To migrate CostOS to a new server or location, you'll need to install a new CostOS instance. Once you've completed the installation, you will have to move your home directory folders and all existing customizationscustomization. 

1. Create a backup of your database. For details, see . link
2. Back up your installation and home directory.

Install CostOS Server to new Location

1. Download CostOS Server Installation media (should be the same version).
2. Installation CostOS Server. (If db is restored then it should be pointed) (Don not 't run CostOS Server)
3. Copy from old CostOS Server to new Installation the follow files:
   1. <installation-directory>\ces\apps\ces.ear\ces\db_icons (If Exist)
   2. <installation-directory>\ces\apps\ces.ear\ces\db_images (If Exist)
   3. <installation-directory>\ces\apps\ces.ear\ces\db_jrxml (If Exist)
   4. <installation-directory>\ces\apps\ces.ear\ces.sar\zdb.properties (Mandatory!)
4. Run CostOS Server

CostOS Workstation Migration

If you have named license you should deactivate it. Activate it again in the new instance. (3 times limit)

If you have concurrent license(s) then you should import the license file to the new installation.