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BuildMaster Upgrade from Version 5.7.0(Build 8) to 6.1.27
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We are currently using BM Version 5.7.0(Build 8) and utilizing legacy features too. We are using MS SQL database. I have 100+ Applications and numerous build/deploy servers using old agent. I can't just upgrade it without testing most of the applications. What is the best way to approach it.
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First, upgrade to BuildMaster 6.1 (see KB#1163 Upgrading to BuildMaster 6.1; this is a relatively low risk, as BuildMaster 6.1 still has all of the legacy features included. There are several "bridge features" to help get you to 6.2
Then, consider a upgrade or migration strategy to BuildMaster 6.2 (see KB#1766 Upgrading to BuildMaster 6.2). Depending on your legacy feature usage, you may want to do a direct upgrade, or you may want to migrate.
And lastly, please keep in mind this note from the docs on BuildMaster v6.2 Migration:
Because this upgrade is more involved than previous upgrades, special support for it has been included with paid licenses. If you are interested in learning more, use the Submit Ticket Form and put 6.2 UPGRADE in the "How can we help" section to let us know when you are going to upgrade. We also recommend you include the Legacy Features Dashboard Report Logs in the body of the ticket.
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Thanks for a quick reply. But how I can cutover 1 application at a time when BuildServer and Deploy Server are shared by other applications. I think, I have to go with Agent with Instance ID. Is it possible to jump on quick call, so I can share my setup.
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For this case, you're right -- the Instance ID would be the way to go. On the new BuildMaster server, you can set the
Agent.InstanceIdfield (any string is fine, "bm62" would work) , so this way, both BuildMaster instances won't collide.We are using our "Customer Success Program" to provide upgrade assistance for BuildMaster 6.2, so the best way to get started on this would be to talk to your account representative.
You can also submit a ticket and put 6.2 UPGRADE in the "How can we help" section, and we'll route that to the right people :)
