Upgrading Content Manager server

Upgrade the Content Manager server by running the installer. You can also choose to run an unattended installation from the command line.

Before you begin

If you are upgrading from 5.3, 5.3 SP1, 2009, or 2009 SP1, first uninstall the Content Manager; if you are upgrading from 2011, the installer will upgrade your installation for you.

Before you upgrade Content Manager Server:

  • Stop IIS services to ensure that there are no active connections to the system. If connections to the database remain active, you will receive errors.
  • Upgrade your Content Manager database to SDL Tridion 2011 SP1.
  • Save and empty your event log.
  • Log on as an administrator user.
  • Create a backup of your Content Manager and Transport Service license files.
  • Ensure that you have system administration information and database details you entered during your initial installation of the Content Manager as you will be prompted to provide these during upgrade.

Procedure

  1. Access the SDL Tridion installation media.
  2. Navigate to the Content Manager\ directory.
  3. Double-click the executable SDLTridion2011SP1.exe.
  4. Select one of the following options depending on which version of SDL Tridion you are upgrading from:
    • If you are upgrading from SDL Tridion 2011, click Modify.
    • If you are upgrading from 5.3, 5.3 SP1, 2009, or 2009 SP1, click Install.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen:
    • You can select individual software components to install by choosing the Advanced option (by default, the installer installs all software components).
    • You can install software components you choose not to install by running the installer again and selecting the Modify option.