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==What's New==
 
==What's New==
  
The new version does not change the basic operation of the software.  All changes are internal.  For an overview please see [[AquilaCRS Whats New]].  For detailed information please see the [http://www.evolutionhealthcaresystems.co.uk/aquilacrs/changelog.php change log].
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The new version does not change the basic operation of the software.  All changes are internal.  For information on changes please see [[AquilaCRS Whats New]].
  
 
==Pre-requisites==
 
==Pre-requisites==
  
AquilaServer version 1.0 must be installed and working correctly.  This doesn't need uninstalling.
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AquilaServer version 1.0 or 1.1 must be installed and working correctly.  This should not be uninstalled.
  
==Prior to running the upgrade==
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==Running the Upgrade==
  
* The AquilaServer will be unavailable for 10-20 seconds during the upgrade whilst files are replaced.
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* The upgrade will take between 15 - 120 minutes depending on the size of your iBID database.
**The setup stops the AquilaServer immediately before copying files and restarts it immediately afterwards.
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* Replacing the necessary files only takes 10-20 seconds, during which time the application will be unavailable.
**You may wish to inform users of the upgrade and arrange a small downtime.
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* The upgrade re-calculates all the analysis data in the database in order to implement new and changed formulae.   
* The upgrade will automatically launch a process to re-calculate analysis data in the database in order to add more analysis data to existing records.   
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**The application is available for use whilst this process is running. 
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**Users '''might''' experience slight performance degradation depending on other infrastructure conditions.
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==Instructions==
 
==Instructions==
  
* Download the "iBID Server v1.1 Upgrade from v1.0 (32-bit)" (filename aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe) from ibidb.org.
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* Download the "iBID Server v1.2 Upgrade (32-bit)" (filename aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe) from ibidb.org.
* On the application server machine, run the aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe
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* On the machine where AquilaServer is currently installed, run the aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe
 
* Follow on-screen instructions. You will see:
 
* Follow on-screen instructions. You will see:
 
** a console window appear immediately before copying files - this is the stopping of the AquilaServer service
 
** a console window appear immediately before copying files - this is the stopping of the AquilaServer service
** a console window appear immediately after copying files -- this is the restarting of the AquilaServer service
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** a console window appear immediately after copying files -- this is the restarting of the AquilaServer service (after which the application is available for use)
** after this the application is available for use again
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** a final console window will appear that  
 
** a final console window will appear that  
 
*** makes any necessary metadata changes to the database
 
*** makes any necessary metadata changes to the database
 
*** recalculates the iBID analysis data
 
*** recalculates the iBID analysis data
*** the application is available for use during this process
 
  
 
==Support==
 
==Support==
  
 
Please contact us via support@evohelpdesk.co.uk or on 01964 503400 if you require any assistance or have any questions.
 
Please contact us via support@evohelpdesk.co.uk or on 01964 503400 if you require any assistance or have any questions.

Revision as of 14:04, 11 June 2014

This is a Technical (IT) Instructions topic


Target Audience

These instructions are intended for trust level IT staff.

What's New

The new version does not change the basic operation of the software. All changes are internal. For information on changes please see AquilaCRS Whats New.

Pre-requisites

AquilaServer version 1.0 or 1.1 must be installed and working correctly. This should not be uninstalled.

Running the Upgrade

  • The upgrade will take between 15 - 120 minutes depending on the size of your iBID database.
  • Replacing the necessary files only takes 10-20 seconds, during which time the application will be unavailable.
  • The upgrade re-calculates all the analysis data in the database in order to implement new and changed formulae.

Instructions

  • Download the "iBID Server v1.2 Upgrade (32-bit)" (filename aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe) from ibidb.org.
  • On the machine where AquilaServer is currently installed, run the aquilaserver_upgrade32.exe
  • Follow on-screen instructions. You will see:
    • a console window appear immediately before copying files - this is the stopping of the AquilaServer service
    • a console window appear immediately after copying files -- this is the restarting of the AquilaServer service (after which the application is available for use)
    • a final console window will appear that
      • makes any necessary metadata changes to the database
      • recalculates the iBID analysis data

Support

Please contact us via support@evohelpdesk.co.uk or on 01964 503400 if you require any assistance or have any questions.