Updating MetaDefender Managed File Transfer
Backup Before Updating
Operating system (OS) Scenarios:
| Scenario | Action | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Machine (VM) | Create snapshot using HW hypervisor (VMWare, etc.) |
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| On-Premises (On-Prem) | Use software (SW) to backup full OS | Test restoration on different hardware without network connection |
Database (DB) Scenarios:
| Scenario | Action | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Local Database (DB) | Include database backup along with the OS backup | Database can be restored as part of the OS backup process |
| Remote Database (DB) | Backup databases using appropriate method (e.g., SQL Server Backup) | Restore databases into test DBs following Microsoft documentation |
User Uploaded Files Scenarios (Optional):
Please be informed that storing MetaDefender Managed File Transfer user uploaded files in a separate storage drive or remote storage is optional. This choice should be made considering the additional storage requirements and time constraints associated with the data transfer process
| Scenario | Action | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Local Folder | Save the uploaded files onto a separate storage drive or remote storage | Verify that the files are successfully saved on the separate storage drive or remote storage location |
| Remote Storage | No action required | No validation required as files are already stored in the designated remote storage. |
Updating to the newer version
Now that you have backed up all necessary components, its time to perform an update to the latest version or a newer version. For this, please follow the steps described in Installing MetaDefender Managed File Transfer Using the Install Wizard in order to update the product.
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