Explanation
This article covers the steps a Cyrious Tech would take to upgrade to Control 5.1 or 5.5 from 4.6.
- - Download 5.1 updater from cyrioussoftware.com (Save the file. Don't run it.)
- - Determine what version to download (SQL ver, 32bit, 64bit, etc.)
- - Stop the SSLIP
- - Launch SQL and back up the database.
- - Re-start SQL
- - Run upgrade as administrator
- - Choose Update Server
- - Click Install
- - Get License Key from Company Record in Control.
- - Click OK
- - Accept the License Terms. Click Next
- - Enter a User Name and Company (whatever is appropriate) Click Next
- - Verify the location of the existing Control installation. Click next.
- - Click Next until Finished.
- - Click Finish.
- - Delete all shortcuts for the SSLIP.
- - Replace shortcut on Desktop for new SSLIP
- - Replace startup menu shortcut for new SSLIP
- - Check old SSLIP_options file (if one exists) to see if any options need to be transferred to the Control_Options file.
- - Launch SSLIP
- - Launch Control
Test upgrade
- Edit and save an order
- Preview a Estimate and a Invoice.
- Test the Avalara connection (ping test in setup) (if applicable)
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