Updating MetaDefender Managed File Transfer

Backup Before Updating

Operating system (OS) Scenarios:

Scenario

Action

Validation

Virtual Machine (VM)

Create a snapshot using the HW hypervisor (e.g., VMWare)

  1. Create a new VM using the snapshot

  2. Restore the snapshot into a new VM without Network Interface Card (NIC)

On-Premises (On-Prem)

Use software (SW) to back up the 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)

Back up databases using appropriate methods (e.g., SQL Server Backup)

Restore databases into the test DBs following Microsoft documentation

User Uploaded Files Scenarios (Optional):

Info

Storing MetaDefender Managed File Transfer user uploaded files in a separate storage drive or remote storage is optional. Consider 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

After backing up all necessary components, you can update to the latest or a newer version. Follow the steps described in Installing MetaDefender Managed File Transfer Using the Install Wizard to update the product.