The upgrade process to ListManager 10.x varies depending on which version you are currently using.
To upgrade from v5 through v6.1
1. Upgrade to v7.0
2. Upgrade from v7.0 to v.8.9c.
3. Upgrade from v8.9c to v9.3D.
4. Upgrade from 9.3D to
NOTE Lyris Technologies no longer tests upgrades from versions 6.1 and earlier.
Be sure you read Important Upgrade Information and Preparing to Upgrade first.
It is recommended that you back up your database before upgrading. For information on backing up MSDE, see Backing Up MSDE. For other databases, please consult your vendor's documentation.
Upgrading ListManager: Windows.
1. Shut down ListManager and the ListManager web server.
2. Double click on the ListManager installer icon.
3. Upgrade to v7.0: When running the ListManager installer, select "Upgrade" instead of "New Install," and provide the installer with the path where ListManager is currently installed. The installer will automatically copy the data if necessary and upgrade the database.
NOTE Upgrading the database may take several hours, depending on the size of your data.
4. Allow the installer to start ListManager and the ListManager web server.
5. Close ListManager and the Listmanager web server, and then upgrade three more times according to the instructions listed at the beginning of this topic.
Upgrading ListManager: Linux
1. Shut down ListManager and the ListManager web server.
2. Untar and unzip the ListManager installer.
3. Cd to the directory created by the ListManager installer.
4. Run the following command to start the installer:
./install_lm.pl
5. Upgrade to v7.0: When running the ListManager installer, select "Upgrade" instead of "New Install", and provide the installer with the path where ListManager is currently installed. The installer will automatically copy the data if necessary and upgrade the database.
6. Allow the installer to start ListManager and the ListManager web server.
7. Close ListManager and the ListManager web server, and then upgrade three more times according to the instructions listed at the beginning of this topic.
For details on upgrading ListManager on by hand instead of using the install_lm.plscript, see Upgrading by Hand--Linux.