Upgrading the server

To upgrade the server, stop the server and run the new installation program.

About this task

You can upgrade the server to version 6.0 from versions 4.8.5 or 5.0. If you use a version prior to version 4.8.5, you must upgrade to 4.8.5 first.

Procedure

  1. Download and extract the installation files for IBM® UrbanCode Deploy. These files are available for download from the IBM Passport Advantage® website. See the IBM UrbanCode Deploy download document.
  2. Stop the server.
  3. From the command line, run the installer program. On Windows, run the install-server.bat file. On Linux, run the install-server.sh file. Depending on your system settings, you might need to run this file as an administrator.
  4. Read the license agreements for the software package. Press Enter to show one page at a time, or press F and then press Enter to show the entire license at once.
  5. If you agree to the terms of all of the license agreements, press Y and then press Enter.
  6. At the prompt that says Enter the directory where the IBM UrbanCode Deploy server should be installed., specify the folder of the existing installation and press Enter.
  7. At the prompt that says A previous version exists in the specified directory. Do you want to upgrade the currently installed version? press Y and then press Enter.
  8. Verify that the server is stopped and then press Enter to start the upgrade process.
  9. Start the server and verify that the server has been migrated.

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