Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration

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=Overview=
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We highly recommend that you do not commit to the migrated installation until you are sure that the application is working without issues.
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==Version==
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Check the '''[[Layton ServiceDesk - Procedures - General - How to Find the Version Number|application version]]''' on your live installation. Check '''[[LSD Current Version|here]]''' for the latest version.
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If you are not running the latest version on your source installation, please contact Support for the version you are running. You will be provided with a link to the latest full version for use in the below procedures.
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=Migrating the Application Only=
 
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==Use Case==
 
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==Procedure==
 
==Procedure==
#Backup the existing application installation directory. The default path is: ''C:\Program Files\Layton Technology\Layton ServiceDesk\''
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'''[[Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration - Application Only|Migration - Application Only]]'''
#Install as per '''[[Layton ServiceDesk™ - Installation - New Installation|New Installation]]'''
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#When the Database Tool opens, choose '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Installation_-_Connect_to_Existing_Database|Connect to an existing database]]'''.
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=Migrating the Application Only (Direct Update to Latest Version)=
#Copy the needed files from the Backup made in Step 1 to your new application installation directory. Some common items that may need migrated are:
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==Use Case==
#*''Application_Images\'' - If custom images were added to any forms in '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Configuring_the_System_-_Form_Design|Form Design]]'''
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If you need to move the application to a new server, but leave the database on the existing SQL server. You would follow this version of the procedure if the currently installed version on the source server is earlier than the '''[[LSD Current Version|current version]]'''.
#*''HB_Data\ChangeAttach\'' - File attachments for '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Logging_A_New_Change#Change_Logging|Changes]]'''
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#*''HB_Data\EmailBodies\'' - Email notifications configured in '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Settings_-_Libraries_-_Email_Settings_%26_Bodies|Email Settings & Bodies]]'''
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==Procedure==
#*''HB_Data\MailIn\'' - File attachments for emails in the '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Logging_A_New_Request#Converting_an_Incoming_Email_into_a_Request|Incoming email queue]]'''
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'''[[Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration - Application Only (Direct Update to Latest Version)]]'''
#*''HB_Data\ProblemAttach\'' - File attachments for '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Logging_A_New_Problem#Problem_Logging|Problems]]'''
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#*''HB_Data\RequestAttach\'' - File attachments for '''[[Layton_ServiceDesk™_-_Logging_A_New_Request#Overview|Requests]]'''
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#*''HB_Data\LogFiles\'' - Application log files
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==Procedure==
 
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Using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, back up and restore the database to the new SQL Server. Follow '''[[Layton ServiceDesk™ - Installation - Clean Reinstallation|Clean Reinstallation]]''', connecting to this restored database.
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'''[[Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration - Application and Database|Migration - Application and Database]]'''
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=Migrating Database Only=
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==Use Case==
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When you need to move just the database to another SQL server.
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==Procedure==
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'''[[Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration - Database Only|Migration - Database Only]]'''
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[edit] Overview

We highly recommend that you do not commit to the migrated installation until you are sure that the application is working without issues.

[edit] Version

Check the application version on your live installation. Check here for the latest version.

If you are not running the latest version on your source installation, please contact Support for the version you are running. You will be provided with a link to the latest full version for use in the below procedures.

[edit] Migrating the Application Only

[edit] Use Case

This would be when you need to move the application to a new server, but leave the database on the existing SQL server.

[edit] Procedure

Migration - Application Only

[edit] Migrating the Application Only (Direct Update to Latest Version)

[edit] Use Case

If you need to move the application to a new server, but leave the database on the existing SQL server. You would follow this version of the procedure if the currently installed version on the source server is earlier than the current version.

[edit] Procedure

Layton ServiceDesk - Installation - Migration - Application Only (Direct Update to Latest Version)

[edit] Migrating Application and Database

[edit] Use Case

When you need to move both application and database to another or other servers.

[edit] Procedure

Migration - Application and Database

[edit] Migrating Database Only

[edit] Use Case

When you need to move just the database to another SQL server.

[edit] Procedure

Migration - Database Only

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