Backing up installation files and other components

Before you upgrade WorldServer, you have to back up certain files and components, such as your database, AIS mounts, or custom reports.

Procedure

  1. Make a backup copy of the entire folder tree of your installation: <WS_HOME>.
  2. If you are using Apache Tomcat on Linux and you have an existing Output and Artwork framework, also back up $TOMCAT_HOME/conf/server.xml.
  3. Back up your WorldServer database.
  4. Back up all the File System mounts to which WorldServer connects.
  5. Save any reports you have created.

What to do next

Upgrade your database schema.