You are provided with an easy migration from previous versions when you install the ActiveReports 8 Server.
Important: Before following the upgrade steps in the live environment, we suggest that you test the upgrade in the test environment. |
The new version of ActiveReports 8 Server installs in the same folder over the previous version. The installer detects the previous version and suggests uninstalling it, and then adapts any existing agents, models, roles, groups, users, schedules, permissions, themes, reports, styles, audit settings and SMTP settings to work with ActiveReports 8 Server.
On the Installation Type screen that appears, select out of two options on the role the computer will play in the ActiveReports 8 Server site and click Next to continue with installation.
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(The Virtual directory of an existing site option) On the Virtual Directory Configuration screen that appears, select the virtual directory to view the reports and click Next to continue with installation.
Once the installation process is complete, you will be taken to the Administrator site to complete the configuration of ActiveReports 8 Server. There, you need to activate the license as the ActiveReports 8 Server license is not compatible with the ActiveReports Server product keys. For details, see Activate a License.
If you need a new product key for ActiveReports 8 Server, contact our sales team at sales@componentone.com.
For information on the ActiveReports 8 Server installation process, see Installation.
Note: The custom security provider settings get overwritten by the installation process, thus you have to manually reapply these settings after the installation is complete. |
Note: We recommend clearing the cache after you have completed the upgrade to ActiveReports 8 Server. |