Upgrading ListManager 5.0 or Higher
Note that Lyris Technologies no longer tests upgrades from versions 6.1 and earlier. Users upgrading from these versions should upgrade to version 7.0 first before proceeding with the upgrade.
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 without Moving ListManager: Windows.
1. Shut down ListManager and the ListManager web server.
2. Double click on the ListManager installer icon.
3. 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.
4. Allow the installer to start ListManager and the ListManager web server.
You're done!
Upgrading without Moving ListManager: Unix
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. 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.
For details on how to upgrade ListManager on Unix, see How to Upgrade ListManager by Hand.
More
1. Important Upgrade Information
4. Upgrading ListManager from 4.2.1
5. Upgrading ListManager 5.0 or Higher
6. After Upgrading ListManager
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