Viz Mosart Administrator Guide
Version 3.9 | Published November 04, 2019 ©
Upgrading Viz Mosart
Viz Mosart can be upgraded using the Viz Mosart Installation Administrator in one of two ways:
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Semi-automatic mode (see Semi-Automated Installation), or
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Fully automatic mode (see Upgrading)
Prerequisites
To upgrade Viz Mosart, the following prerequisites must be ensured:
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Make sure that the following directory structure is present on the server or workstation to upgrade:
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C:\Mosart
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C:\Mosart\Installers
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C:\Mosart\Backup
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Copy the new installer set, using the version name, to the following directory:
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C:\Mosart\Installers
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Perform a backup of the current configuration using the Viz Mosart Installation Administrator.
Upgrading
An automatic upgrade with the Viz Mosart Installation Administrator allows the user to seamlessly upgrade an existing Viz Mosart installation. The existing installation must have been installed with the installation assistant in order for the fully automatic upgrade to work.
The automatic upgrade will display all newer versions found in C:\Mosart\Installers.
Select the version you want to install, and click OK.
The following actions will take place:
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Some critical user-data will be backed up - see Backup Files
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Services will be stopped - see Stop Services
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Uninstall all found Viz Mosart Applications
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Mosart Applications will be installed (replacing uninstalled applications) - see Install Mosart
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Services will be started - see Start Services
Note: For more information on installing Viz Mosart on a clean system, see Semi-Automated Installation.
Rollback
If you encounter an issue and require a software rollback, please perform the following steps:
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Uninstall the current version of Viz Mosart using the Viz Mosart Installation Administrator.
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Install the previous version of Viz Mosart using the Viz Mosart Installation Administrator.
Note: If any configuration or template changes are made, a reversal of the C:\ChannelTemplate directory will cover all necessities.
Keep it safe
Remember to always have a full and verified backup of all critical applications and datafiles before changing, upgrading or installing.