Upgrading to Release 1.2.03 from an Earlier 1.2 Release

This section contains instructions to upgrade to mvBase 1.2.03 from an earlier release of 1.2. One primary characteristic of this upgrade is that a fileload is not required. If upgrading to 1.2.03 from a release prior to 1.2, a fileload is required, and you should refer to the mvBase Installation Guide (rev. DE), the "Installing or Upgrading mvBase" section.

This document essentially duplicates the "Upgrading mvBase Without Performing a Fileload" section found in the mvBase 1.2.03 Release Notes, and does not add any significant additional content or information.

Performing the Upgrade

Follow these steps to upgrade to 1.2.03 from a previous 1.2 release:

1. Log off all users.
2. Log to the SYSPROG account.
3. Perform a FILE-SAVE.

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   CAUTION: You must perform a FILE-SAVE before upgrading.

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   • To perform a FILE-SAVE, select the verification option and print the file statistics report.
     
     
4. Clear the PATCHES,SM and PATCHES,SN files.
• From TCL in the SYSPROG account, type:

  CLEAR-FILE PATCHES,SM

  CLEAR-FILE PATCHES,SN

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CAUTION: Executing this step is very important. Otherwise, these patches will be loaded from the COLDSTART PROC when mvBase starts.

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5. Shutdown mvBase using the  :SHUTDOWN proc in SYSPROG.
6. Stop the mvBase workstation(s) by using the mvBase Administration utility. Note that service to clients managed by the workstation will be interrupted by shutdown.
7. Terminate all open mv·TERM sessions, or Telnet clients, or other clients connected via the OCX or which use the C/C++ API.
8. Install the new release of mvBase.

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   NOTE: Do not uninstall any previous version of mvBase. Install the new release over the resident version: i.e., use the existing directories, files and configuration.

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   To install over a previous release:

   • Insert the mvBase CD-ROM.
   • From the Task bar:
     • Select Start.
     • Select Run.
   • Type:

     drive:\setup\setup.exe

     where drive: is the location of the CD-ROM.

     A dialog box displays a message that a previous install exists.

   • Select Continue.
   • At each of the Data Files, Processes and Lines, and Tape Information dialog boxes, select Continue.

     The mvBase files are now installed on the hard drive. Proceed immediately to the next procedure, "Starting mvBase After Upgrade."

Starting mvBase 1.2.03 after Upgrade

1. From the Administration Utility, start the mvBase server as an application. You may use this path of buttons, icons, tabs or fields:

   Start button ä Programs option ä mvBaseoption ä Administration Utility option ä Server tab ä Server Application (highlighted in the Run As field) ä Start button

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   CAUTION: Do not select the Fileload option in the Server tab or the System Configuration dialog box. If the Fileload option is selected in either location, deselect it prior to selecting the final Start button above.

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2. Log to the SYSPROG account. Type:

   SYSPROG

3. Type these three commands at TCL, pushing the Enter key after each:

   T-SELECT 1

   T-ONLINE

   ACCOUNT-RESTORE UPGRADE.MVBASE

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   NOTE: After executing the above commands, you may need to redefine your system switches if you did not use the default system switch settings previous to this upgrade. Refer to the "System Switches" topic in the mvBase 1.2.03 Release Notes for additional information on default settings.

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   The system prompts you for the name of the account on the tape.

4. Respond by identifying the pertinent account on tape. Type:

   SYSPROG

5. Type:

   LOGTO UPGRADE.MVBASE

   This restores the necessary items from the new database and updates the SYSPROG account.

6. Back up the system:
   • Log to SYSPROG.
   • Execute the FILE-SAVE command to save the upgraded database to tape.
     
     

   The upgrade and initial startup procedures are complete.

   Refer to the current mvBase Installation Guide and mvBase Tech Tips (located on the Web site) for additional information on configuring and using the mvBase server, workstation, clients and/or peripheral devices.