4.4 Retain 3.x to Retain 3.5.1.1 (Linux)

Upgrade any Retain 3.x version to Retain 3.5.1.1 on an existing Retain 3.x server.

4.4.1 Preparation (5 - 10 minutes)

  1. Create a software repository directory.

    This makes it easier for version management. Most customers have a hard time remembering where they downloaded the Retain installation package when they need to access the files again. And, forgetting where they are can also cause disk space to be used as packages get scattered across the server.

    If the root disk volume has sufficient disk space, create a directory off the root of the drive called "software". This is easy to recognize by anyone accessing the server, including tech support. If you don't, find a volume that does and create directory called "software" there.

  2. In a terminal window, change to the new software directory you created in step 1.

  3. Once inside /software, download the software by typing: wget http://download.gwava.com/download.php?product=Retain&version=3511

  4. Unzip the downloaded file by typing: unzip Retain3511ga_53 -d retain3511ga_53

    This not only unzips the file, put puts the unzipped files into a subdirectory called retain3511ga_53.

  5. Make the bash script files "executable" by typing: chmod +x *.sh

4.4.2 Installation (5 minutes)

  1. Execute the install script by typing: ./RetainInstall.sh

  2. Accept the license agreement.

  3. Since the install script has been changing with each release, just follow the prompts you are provided as they are presented. They should be self explanatory except two options:

    1. It asks if you want to install the Message Router. That software is only needed if you have purchased the Retain for Mobile license.

    2. The last question will ask if you want to delete the Catalina.out file. Answer "Y" (yes) to that question.

Congratulations! You have successfully upgraded the Retain software.