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EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 10.Aug.2008 5:11:08 PM
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wke5875
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I am planning an upgrade to the latest version of Events Manager, which I believe is 8.1. Currently I am running Version 7.1, which I believe is Build 20070328. I have avoided upgrading since the last two times have not gone smoothly and I have actually had lost two databases in the past. What would be the best practice in this case for me to follow. I do have a backup file of all the customization I have done in my current version, which was generated by an export through GFI itself. Thank you.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 13.Aug.2008 1:56:12 PM
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mfhjek0
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This is a very good question. Many of us have had the same experience. What is the latest "best practice" to follow in order to upgrade from 7 to 8?
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 13.Aug.2008 2:14:42 PM
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wke5875
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I have actually just pieced together a reasonably good best practice for the upgrade to EventsManager 8.1. I found a very knowledgable fellow at GFI and he actually sent me a set of very easy and straightforward instructions. I can post them if anyone needs them.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 14.Aug.2008 11:04:36 AM
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Tmueller
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Yes, I would like to have the instructions.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 5.Sep.2008 9:15:23 AM
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mfhjek0
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Were these instructions posted? I would also like to have a copy.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 7.Sep.2008 10:46:44 AM
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wke5875
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Here Are The Upgrade Instructions. They Worked Well For Me:
Here's the procedure to upgrade to GFI EventsManager 8:
1. Download EventsManager8.exe from ftp.gfi.com.
2. Upgrade your key(s) on our customer site: (Procedure is shown below)
3. Export your current configuration for safety by choosing File -> Import and Export Configuration...(this cannot be imported into version 8 but "just in case" you could install version 7 again and import it). In addition to this, it will leave behind you EventsManager 7.1 Data folder renamed Data - Old which also contains your original version 7 configuration.
4. Run the executable. It will uninstall the previous build/version, leave the file structure in place, and reinstall (importing your configuration if you choose to). No reboot is necessary.
*****Note: If you want to make sure you can still use your old version 7 database and revert to it if necessary with a version 7 re-install, do the following ******
1. Prior to upgrading, stop the EventsManager service, and create a new database set in the Configuration -> Options -> Database Backend -> Change Database Backend -> and change the name of the database and click OK.
2. With the EventsManager Service stopped, run the upgrade procedure - it will up then upgrade the new databases.
3. Once you have verified everything is in order with the configuration, switch to the original database in the Configuration -> Options -> Database Backend -> Change Database Backend. It will upgrade the primary and backup databases to version 8.
Upgrading your key:
1. Go to our customer area on our site: https://customers.gfi.com/login.aspx
2. Login with your credentials.
3. Expand the My keys section, expand your current key and click the upgrade link to produce a new key for <YOUR PRODUCT> (the key can only be used w/ the new version).
Upgrading the Report Pack:
1. Download EventsManager8rp.exe from ftp.gfi.com. (if you don't have Version 7 of the report pack download and install ReportCenter35.exe first).
2. Run the EventsManager8rp.exe installer.
3. You will then have both reportpacks installed (versions 7 & 8). You will have to recreate any custom or scheduled reports. Until this is done, the version 7 reports will still work with the version 8 database until you get the custom and scheduled reports in version 8 configured.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 7.Sep.2008 10:47:48 AM
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wke5875
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I have posted the upgrade instructions.
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RE: EventsManager Upgrade to 8.1 - 7.Sep.2008 10:48:16 AM
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wke5875
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I have posted the upgrade instructions.
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