+10As 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:
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:
+73in 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)
+10Thanks, 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! 👍
