upgrade

claker · Post by **claker** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:31 am

Hello,

I am currently running Host Mon V 8.80 in a production environment and would like to upgrade to 9.10.

Is there any documentation out there which explains the upgrade process?
Basically, I am looking for a list of steps to follow during the upgrade.

Also, I feel more comfortable backing up the environment beforehand...would that just entail backing up the .hml?

If the upgrade were to fail...is a rollback possible?

Thanks in advance!

KS-Soft Europe · Post by **KS-Soft Europe** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:03 am

It is always good idea to have backup copy of configuration files (ALL *.INI, *.LST and *.HML files in HostMonitor folder and subfolders).

Upgrade process is pretty simple:
1. Check if your registration codes are valid for new version (menu Help -> Update check... )
2. If your codes are not valid, you may request new ones at sales@ks-soft.net
3. Download new HostMonitor version at:
http://www.ks-soft.net/hostmon.eng/downpage.htm
4. Start installation using "Upgrade/Repair" option.

If the upgrade were to fail...is a rollback possible?

You may install previous HostMonitor version and
then replace all configuration files (ALL *.INI, *.LST and *.HML files) from your backup.

claker · Post by **claker** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:45 am

If I have HM running as a service would it be best practices to stop the service myself or will the 'upgrade' stop it itself?

KS-Soft Europe · Post by **KS-Soft Europe** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:54 am

HostMonitor Service will be stopped and restarted during installation process automatically. You do not need to stop Service manually.

claker · Post by **claker** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:41 am

I would like to test the rollback to 8.80...i am looking on your download page but do not see that version. Is that version still available for downloading?

KS-Soft Europe · Post by **KS-Soft Europe** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:44 am

You may download HostMonitor 8.80 at:
http://www.ip-tools.biz/download/hm880.exe