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PetrHanz's avatar
PetrHanz
Level 4
2 years ago

OS Windows update with EnterPrise Vault

Hi all,

Is there some technote for update OS ( update version OS Windows - here example 2012R2 to 2016 or 2019) ? EV 12.5.3 is supported for the updated OS.  Petr 

 

  • GertjanA's avatar
    GertjanA
    Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hello PetrHanz,

    Although upgrading the OS is possible, I don't recommend it. I understand from your description that moving to a new fresh installed server is going to be 'difficult but not impossible'. From experience, upgrading the OS gives some strange issues in the future. A fresh install, configuring according to your specs, and then moving EV will save a lot of troubles later down the line.

    good luck..

    GJ

    • CConsult's avatar
      CConsult
      Moderator
      2 years ago

      ^^I agree with Gertjan,

      I did an Inplace upgrade only one time, because the customer wanted it.

      I have not done it again after this time.

      quality > convenience

      it saves a a lot of nerves.

    • PetrHanz's avatar
      PetrHanz
      Level 4
      2 years ago

      Hi guys,

      many thanks - I know these documents. I did some upgrades of EV 11,12,14 but I didn't upgrade OS of Windows. So, some information about preparation of OS ( compatibility, framework version, saving certificates, IIS setting, MSMQ ) I have. But example - some troubles with permissions in DCOM during update or need to edit  LOCAL Security policy..... I had in history and therefore I am lookup for details ..... 

      • CConsult's avatar
        CConsult
        Moderator
        2 years ago

        I normally set Windows Server XXXX up on a new system and then move to this one. Its easier to rollback, especially with DNS Alias.

        If you have no other way, then probably you will have to:

        • stop services/schedules/backup mode
        • backup the server
        • uninstall EV on the Server
        • OS inplace upgrade
        • reinstall EV, it should see it was installed there before.
        • test
        • disable backup mode
        • test

        but I would recommend the first.