Upgrading the DPS Management Server
Before upgrading the Management Server always backup the following folders and files:
- SQL database
- System backup: Management Console > Tools > Administration > Maintenance
- Server snapshot if it is a VM
- DBInfo.xml: %Program Files% > Safend > Safend Protector > Management Server >Bin
Note: before backing up or upgrading the management server, read the System Requirements document for the version you are upgrading to.
Management Server Version Upgrade
The server is upgraded in an incremental process. For example, to upgrade to DPS 3.3 SP1-SP71 do the following:
- Upgrade to DPS 3.3 SP7.2
- Upgrade to DPS 3.4.6 SP1
- Upgrade to DPS 3.4.6
- Upgrade to DPS 3.4.9
- Upgrade to DPS 3.4.9 SP2
Upgrading 3.4.4 Agents
To upgrade 3.4.4 agents, run the following Safend hotfix which is available as part of the DPS installation tools: SafendSupport_HotFix_3.4SP4_KB00000482.exe
Upgrading 3.4.5 Agents and Higher
To upgrade 3.4.5 agents and higher, use the last agent generated by the management console.
For more information see the Safend Installation Guide in the DPS installation kit.