Back Ups

This section provides details on how to perform three required backups in order to complete the upgrade installation.

Perform a Database Backup

Prior to upgrading to a new version, it is required that a backup of the database is performed. To back up the database:

Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the server where your Akcelerant database is housed.
Press F8 to open the SQL Server Object Explorer.
Press the + icon to expand the Databases node.
Right-click on the database that is being backed up and navigate to Tasks. Click Back Up.
A new window titled Back Up Database [Database Name] opens.
In the Destination section, click Remove to remove the default backup location.
Ensure the Disk radio button is selected in the Destination section. Click Add.
A new window titled Select Backup Destination opens.
Click on the button to locate the desired directory where the backup is being placed.

In the File Name field, give the backup a meaningful name that ends with the file extension .bak. Click OK.

It is recommended that a date is included in the file name.

The Locate Database window closes and the File Name field in the Select Backup Destination window populates the chosen file name. Click OK.
The Select Backup Destination window closes and the File Name appears in the Destination section of the Back Up Database [Database Name] window. Click OK to begin the backup.
The Progress section indicates the backup is executing.
Upon completion, a success window appears. Click OK to return to SQL Server.

Prior to upgrading to a new Framework version, it is required that a backup of the sharepath is performed. To back up the sharepath:

Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the server where your database is housed.
Click the button.
Select the Akcelerant database from the drop-down.

The database may have a different name.
Type the following query:

SELECT ParameterValue FROM tblGlobalParameter WHERE ParameterCode = 'SHAREPATH'
Click the button.
The Results window displays the sharepath location.
Using windows explorer, navigate to the location in the results panel.
Select all folders and files in this location. Right-click on the selection and select Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder.

The compressed folder populates in the sharepath location. Rename the compressed folder a meaningful name.

It is recommended that a date is included in the folder name.

Open windows explorer and navigate to the Framework installation location.
Right-click on the Productivity Framework folder and select Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder.

The compressed folder populates in the installation location. Rename the compressed folder a meaningful name.

It is recommended that a date is included in the folder name.