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This page describes how to migrate/upgrade to CostOS applications on different server hardware, or in a different server environment that entails one or more of the following:

  • new operating system

  • new locations for storing your index and/or attachments

  • new database or database system

CostOS Server Migration

If you have problem with concurrent licenses when migrating CostOS, please raise a ticket or send us an email.

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 customizations. 

  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 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. 

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