One of the first steps to a successful deployment is to assess the needs of your organization, and easily move to the next version. This section provides information on some of the major areas to consider before moving to a new release.
Migrating Vault Data to Vault 2013
The Autodesk Vault server console can migrate a vault from Vault 2011 and Vault 2012 to work with Vault server 2013. If you currently have a vault database earlier than release 2011, migrate it first to release 2011 and then use the server console to migrate it to work with Autodesk Vault server 2013.
After assessing the hardware and software, determine whether you need a test environment. If you have unanswered questions, or determine that the data management system is critical to your business, consider setting up a test environment before upgrading to the next release of Autodesk Vault Basic, Autodesk Vault Workgroup, Autodesk Vault Collaboration, or Autodesk Vault Professional.
If possible, perform a test upgrade of the Vault server on a machine that is like the one that is currently hosting the software. A test upgrade provides confidence that the backup is valid and helps you identify any potential pitfalls without impacting your production environment. It also helps you to determine compatibility with other applications and environment settings that your company uses.
When upgrading from Autodesk Vault server 2011 or 2012:
If you are running the Autodesk Vault server 2010 or earlier, remove the data management server components before installing the Vault server 2013.
These steps are required to remove Autodesk Vault server 2010 or earlier.
If you are working with an existing server and need to upgrade, follow the instructions in this section.
You can install Autodesk Vault Server after you:
See Installing the Autodesk Vault Server for instructions on installing the server
During the installation, any existing databases and file stores are detected. You are prompted to migrate the data following the installation.
When starting the server console the first time, it asks you whether to migrate any vaults it finds. If you Select no, use the following procedure to migrate any existing vault.
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