- RDS 2.1 and above
- R-1 3.1 and above
- Using R-1, an R-1 Center equals to RDS Controller; an R-1 Edge equals to RDS Satellite.
When upgrading RDS or R-1 with a new kit from the web, is there an upgrade method, or is it OK to install over the old one?
General upgrade comments:
- Using the Windows Console GUI, close the console before running the installation kit.
- If opened, close the Windows Services window
- The Scheduler processes will automatically be stopped and restarted by the installation.
NOTE: If you are upgrading a production network, we recommend upgrading those performing Satellite/Edges first.
NOTE: Installing or Upgrading RDS & R-1 does NOT require reboot.
NOTE: The solution is version dependant. Please select the product version you are using to review the appropriate description.
Upgrading from R-1 3.3 and higher to newer R-1 versions, just install over the previous installation:
- Make sure you have the latest R-1 version.
- Backup your containers, templates, and your license. please refer to the Containers and Templates location FAQ.
- Upgrade the Edges first and then server (Center) - (during Windows setup select Repair/Update to install over the previous installation. using UNIX simply install over the existing application).
- Restore your containers, templates, and your license, if needed.
Note: In some cases, after performing an upgrade, when opening the Console GUI, all jobs are in Administrative Hold. Use the Manage option, Schedule tab, and uncheck Hold all running jobs option.
Upgrading from RDS 2.2 / 2.2.a to newer RDS versions, just install over the previous installation, on both Controller and Satellites:
- Make sure that you have the latest RDS version.
- Make sure that you don't have running job(s) on the server. Put on Hold any running and scheduled jobs.
- Backup your containers, templates, and your license. Please refer to the Containers and Templates Location FAQ.
- Upgrade the Satellites first and then the server (Controller) - (During Windows setup select Repair/Update to install over the previous installation. Using UNIX, simply install over the existing installation).
- Restore your containers, templates, and your license, if needed.
- Continue all Scheduled and Running job that you put on Hold prior to the installation.
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Upgrading from R-1 4.0 and above and RDS 3.0 and above use the Backup & Restore feature to backup your templates, containers and licenses.
It is highly recommended to upgrade to the latest version available.