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FME server 2022.1.1. to FME Flow 20251.3.3 in place?

  • November 10, 2025
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parke372
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As the title states, i am looking to update from 2022.1.1 to 2025.1.3.3 in place on the dedicated server that is set up.

per the knowledgebase: https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME-Flow/AdminGuide/Upgrade-in-Place-Same-Machine.htm
i need to “Configure the FME Flow database on a separate database server” could i just use a different drive or different folder for the new installation instead?

Best answer by david_r

Unfortunately, this is not possible, as you cannot have two installations of Flow on the same machine, regardless of the path. You’ll need to do things in this order:

  1. Backup the existing server
  2. Uninstall 2022.1.1
  3. Install 2025.1.3.3
  4. Restore the backup file from step 1

 

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david_r
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Unfortunately, this is not possible, as you cannot have two installations of Flow on the same machine, regardless of the path. You’ll need to do things in this order:

  1. Backup the existing server
  2. Uninstall 2022.1.1
  3. Install 2025.1.3.3
  4. Restore the backup file from step 1

 


hkingsbury
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in regards to  “Configure the FME Flow database on a separate database server” 

You can’t reuse the database of a previous FME Flow installation. The schema may change accross different versions, therefore requiring a fresh database to be spun up (or the same database used, but with the entire schema dropped)


parke372
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  • November 12, 2025

Thanks, the task actually sounded more daunting that it actually was. i thought i had to have a remote server to back the database up to (which i don’t have) but once i realized you can just “download” it it was smooth sailing! 👍