3f Project Management 2006 updating 3f Project Management 2006 Server installation

3f Project 2006 updates where application and database resides on the same server.

3f Project 2006 updating step by step.

You must be logged in as Administrator to the server and have basic knowledge of server management.

If you have the database on a separate computer or server the process is slightly different, to see how it's done click here.

When you update to the latest version of 3f Project 2006 the database and all uploaded files are backed up, then the old version is uninstalled automatically. This is handled by an update assistant which you must download separately from 3f Project 2006 setup.

Next you install the latest version of 3f Project 2006. Upon installation setup automatically restore the backup of the files and database to finish the update.

Before you begin, it is always a good idea to make a full system backup (Uploaded files and database)

Step 1 Login using an Administrator account

You must be logged in to the system you want to update with an administrator account.

Step 2 Download the update assistant

Download the update assistant on your desktop. The update assistant will guide you during the update process. To download go to

http://www.3f-project-management.com/download_files/3FUpdate.exe

Step 3 Download 3f Project 2006 full version

You need a full setup to upgrade. To download the latest full version of 3f Project 2006 consult the email send to you with the upgrade notice.

Step 4 Double-click 3FUpdte.exe

This step will backup your database, files uploaded to your existing system and uninstall your current version.

Dialog 1 - Stop IIS

When you click yes the IIS server will stop. If you click no the update process will stop.

Dialog 2 - Progress Stopping IIS

While the IIS is being stopped you will see a screen that looks much like the one below.

Dialog 3 - Choose Backup Destination Drive

When the IIS has been stopped you will see a dialog box that display all fixed drives on the computer or server with enough space to backup 3f Project 2006. Choose the drive you want to use then click the Backup button to start the process. Depending on the size of the database and the number of uploaded files this process can take some time to complete.

Note: If you do not see any drives listed then that means you do not have sufficient space on your computer or server. If this is the case please contact technical support. The update can still be done but it is somewhat more complicated and will require some guidance.

Dialog 4 - Backup of database and uploaded files completed

When the database and uploaded files have been backed up you will be prompted before 3f Project 2006 is un installed. Click "Uninstall" to continue.

During the de-installation process click 'Yes' when ever you are prompted.

Note: The database and uploaded files have now been backed up and placed in a folder "3fBackup" on the drive you selected. Explore the folder, but do not delete anything!

When the old version of 3f Project 2006 has been uninstalled restart your computer or server.

Step 6 Installation of new version

When you are ready to install the new version do the following:

6.1 Remove the folder C:\3f Project 2006 2005 (or C:\3f Project 2006) (assuming that 3f Project 2006 was installed in this folder) manually.

6.2 If you upgrade from version 3.0000.0000 then you will also need to remove this folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$IPLAN2005

If you cannot find the above mentioned folders, just start the installation of the new version. If the folders exists you will be prompted by Install Shield to remove them as well as where they are located.

6.3 Install 3f Project 2006 as you would install any other software.

Step 7 System Update PAY ATTENTION

When the new version has been installed the system automatically detect that you are performing an update. The system does however give you the option to either upgrade or create a fresh installation. Click YES to upgrade.

If you are not prompted the above dialog box when you click Finish after the installation simply double click 3f Project 2006 icon on the desktop.

During the upgrading process you will see this dialog. Note the actual update process can take some time depending on the number of files you have uploaded to the system.

When the upgrade is finished you will see this dialog. You can now go ahead and use the upgraded 3f Project 2006.

Step 8 Delete Backup Folder

When you have verified that the update was successfully completed you can delete the "3fBackup" folder and its content. Do not delete it before you are 100% that the update was successful.