Prepare your WHD environment to upgrade
When you are ready to upgrade, complete these steps. They include the common actions you need to complete before upgrading products.
If you have a test or staging environment, we highly recommend testing the upgrade first. You cannot roll back an installation once completed.
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1. Back up the database |
Back up your WHD SolarWinds SQL database. If you need help, please check your vendor's site for documentation and instructions. You cannot roll back an upgrade. Always create a database backup. |
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2. Exclude files on anti-virus software |
To ensure the best performance on your server host and provide full file access, exclude specific file paths and directories from anti-virus software scans. See this article for details. You can also place your systems behind a firewall to completely disable your anti-virus software during an upgrade. |