Upgrading the Server/Client/FEP Station Using the Semi-Automatic Installation

Scenario

You have acquired the software distribution for Desigo CC containing all the required folders including:
- Brand
- EM folder with the required extensions along with their EULA and other required files/folders, for example, PostInstallation folder containing post-installation steps enabled
- GMS folder containing Languages and Prerequisites folders along with other required files including the post-installation step for LicenseActivatation enabled
- Instructions folder containing one or more GMS Platform.xml file for the setup type that you want to install along with all the required extensions, their external paths, if any and their post-installation steps enabled, if any, in order to execute them
(Optional) For setting up the local web server (IIS) on the installed setup type, the value of the tag ConfigureIIS = True is configured and enabled in the selected GMS Platform.xml file. Otherwise, set the value of the as False.
- (Optional) Languages folders for additional language packs

- (Optional) Upgrades folder with subfolders EP and SR containing required files including files for EMs and their Languages, SR patch and its languages
- Gms.InstallerSetup.exe

NOTE:
During a silent or semi-automatic installation/upgrade, if a Desigo CC EULA or EM EULA is accepted in an XML file, it automatically accepts the EULA. In this case, it is mandatory to hand over the EULA as a file or printout to the end customer and ensure the acceptance of the EULA, duly signed by the end customer.

You want to upgrade the existing installation (V4.2/V5.0) for the Setup type – Server/Client/FEP using the semi-automatic installation mode. You also want to add new extensions (along with their post-installation steps, if any), new language packs or new installation language. Furthermore, you also want to configure web server (IIS) on the already installed setup type during upgrade process.

Additionally, the routine post upgrade activities such as license activation, project upgrade, HDB upgrade, website and web app upgrade and the Client launch can also be executed during the upgrade process as part of the post-installation steps execution. Furthermore, along with the already installed extensions, the new extensions along with their post-installation steps, if configured, are also installed and executed as a part of the upgrade process.

This workflow describes upgrading the Desigo CC Server. However, you can use the same workflow to upgrade the Setup types - Client or FEP. Ensure that for Client/FEP installation, select the modified GMS Platform.xml file, available at the path ...\InstallFiles\Instructions, containing setup type as Client or FEP and the extensions along with the post-installation steps that can be installed on the Setup type - Client/FEP. For background information, see the reference section.

Prerequisites

• As specified in the upgrade roadmap, you have referred to the planning checklist.
• Verified and backed up the existing installation.
• Obtained and verified the software distribution setup.
• Completed the Upgrade Planning Requirements including installing .Net 4.7.2 and .Net 6.0.16.
• Verified and enabled the GMSPlatform.XML file.
• Enabled the required post-installation steps for execution.
• Acquired the administrative rights on the system where you are performing the semi-automatic installation.

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