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Server Update


Table of contents

  1. Overview
  2. Download the File
  3. Set File Permissions
  4. Activate the Update
  5. Choose Installation Path
  6. Locate the Previous Installation
  7. Retain Previous Versions
  8. Install the Update
  9. Completion
  10. Summary

Overview

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to installing and updating the software while preserving existing configurations and settings.

Download the File

Download the required installation file from the provided link or source.

Set File Permissions

  • Right-click the downloaded file and select Properties. 2.right_click_file.png

  • Navigate to the Permissions tab.
  • Check the box for Allow executing file as program. 3.add_execute_permissions.png

Activate the Update

Double-click the file (or right click and “Run”) to start the update process. 10.run.png

Choose Installation Path

  • Select the desired installation path.
  • The default path is usually the best option. 5. choose installation path.png

Locate the Previous Installation

  • Choose the path of the last installed version.
  • This will be used to copy the existing configurations and settings.
  • By default, the system will detect and import the settings from latest installed version. 6.choose_the_last_install_path.png

Retain Previous Versions

It is recommended to keep previous versions intact for backup purposes. 7.previous_versions.png

Install the Update

  • Click Install to proceed.
  • The installer will extract and apply the new update automatically. 8.install.png

Completion

Once the installation is complete, restart the software to apply changes.

Summary

This guide outlines the installation and update process, ensuring that configurations and settings from previous installations are preserved. Following these steps will help you successfully install the latest version of the software while maintaining system integrity.