Upgrading Content Manager databases using TDM

Upgrade your Content Manager databases using the SDL Tridion Database Manager tool.

Before you begin

To upgrade the Content Manager databases you need details of DBA and user credentials and the names of the Content Manager and Logging databases.

Procedure

  1. Access the SDL Tridion installation media.
  2. Navigate to the Database\ directory.
  3. Run the executable called DatabaseManager.exe.
  4. Select Upgrade Database in the startup screen.
  5. Select the databases you want to update and click Next.
  6. Follow the instructions in the wizard to create the database.

Results

The database upgrade modifies to the structure of the database tables. Depending on the amount of data in your existing database, the upgrade process may take some time.

What to do next

If you encounter problems upgrade, consult SDL Tridion Customer Support for assistance. Do not attempt to fix the database.

You need to run the Tridion Database Manager for each machine on which a Content Manager database or Logging database are installed.