Take a Snapshot/Back up your Server before proceeding with the Upgrade incase an issue occurs during or after the upgrade procedure.
Confirm you can successfully log into ArangoDB home page as Root user (Or as “Centro” user if that was used previously). The URL on the server is : ArangoDB Web Interface
Confirm version of ArangoDB installed is supported by CAD Publisher 7.14.x by checking the ArangoDB Compatability Chart: https://help.actify.com/CNT7/arangodb-compatibility-chart
You can check your current ArangoDB version by logging into ArangoDB from Point 1, the version is shown bottom left of the web page.
Install all available Windows Updates and then reboot the machine
Install both Visual C++ Redistributables x32 and x64 (2015,2017,2019 and 2022 are bundled per executable)
After installing C++ x32/x64 bit, proceed to Install .NET 4.8.0 (or 4.8.1) and then reboot the machine.
After the reboot. Proceed to Stop the following Services on the CAD Publisher Server:
Open IIS and click “Stop” under Manage Server on the right-hand side.
Next, Open Windows Services, right-click ArangoDB in the list, and click on “Stop”
Stop the Pipeline Host Service
Stop the Pipeline Manager Service
Unzip the Centro.zip provided by Actify Support.
Run Deployment Script for 7.14.0found in the deploy zip within the Centro zip in order to update your ActifyDB database file for the latest version of Centro.
Extract the C7-deploy-7.x.0xxxx.xxxx.zip file (Centro7.14.01386.14379.zip in this case)
to see the content shown below:
In the Power Shell (Or Command Prompt), navigate to the deploy folder.
Run the Setup.bat file. (NOTE - Do not double click or try to right click and run as admin, this will not work, it must be executed within Command prompt or Powershell.
Follow the script instructions:
Press Enter for “What Database Name should be used?
Press Enter for “What username should be used for the generated database user account?”
Type n for “If the generated user already exists, would you like to generate a new password?” and press Enter.
Successfull Deployment of the script should display as below; with no errors/warning messages.
Install WebAPP
Open the Centrowebapp.exe via Powershell or Command Prompt as Administrator
Select the same language used previously for the installation.
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Click Next to proceed with the installation
Confirm agreement with the license agreement.
Select Application Under Existing Site.
Leave settings as is; unless changed from the default and click Next to proceed.
Leave settings as is; unless changed from the default and click Next to proceed.
Leave settings as is; unless changed from the default and click Next to proceed.
Leave settings as is; unless changed from the default and click Next to proceed.
Ensure server details are inputted correct and use your previously tested username and password here in order to connect to the ActifyDB with the WebAPP.
Click Next to Proceed
Click Install to complete the Web App installation
Next, browse to the CAD Publisher website to confirm it is running correctly after installing the Webapp.
This can be done by opening the IIS, right click “Centro” and use “Browse” under Manage Application. Alternatively, type in the name of the server and /centro or use localhost/centro.
The page may take a moment to load, once open you do not need to log in, this is to confirm the WebApp has been installed correctly. (Reaching the Database, Images intact etc)
You may now proceed to upgrade the Pipeline Host and then the Pipeline Manager.
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