Upgrading the Server

To update WinOMS on the server:

  1. Share the WinOMSCS folder with the old share name (usually MDCS or WinOMSCS). Set sharing and security permissions to Full Control for Everyone. Do the same for Domain users and Authenticated Users groups, if used.

  2. Verify that Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework is installed.

  1. Shut down all workstations in your network. Alert all users to refrain from using WinOMS until the installation is compete.

  2. Navigate to the folder where the Installer files are saved. Right-click the SQLServerCD 1.4.ISO file and select Run as administrator. You are prompted to confirm that you are installing on your server computer.

  3. Click Yes. The WinOMS Database Installer window is displayed.

  4. If an Activation Code or License is required, this window prompts you to enter the required code or license. Use the appropriate button and follow the prompts.

  1. Click Install. The SQL Server 2019 database is installed on your server. When the installation is finished, you are prompted to restart the computer.

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. If needed, the Firewall Port to allow for TCP is 1434/1435/1436.

  1. After the SQL Server installation is complete and the computer has been restarted, navigate to the folder where the Installer files are saved, right-click the CS WinOMS 10.0.exe file, and select Run as administrator.

The installation files are extracted, and then the Select Component window is displayed. By default, Server Side - Update is selected.

  1. Click Next. The Server Database to Convert window is displayed.

  2. You can accept the defaults shown here, or:

  1. Click Next. The Automatic Administrator Log-in Settings window is displayed.

  1. Select Use Automatic Administrator Log-in.

  1. The User Name field defaults to the Windows login name you used to log into the server. Enter the corresponding Windows login password. The user name must have administrator privileges.

  2. Click Next. The SQL Server Setup window is displayed, and the software is automatically installed.

  3. When prompted, restart the machine.

  4. Click Finish. The Status of CS WinOMS 10.0 Server Update window is displayed, and then the Release Code window is displayed.

  1. Select a method for retrieving your release code: Automatically via the Internet or Contact support by telephone.

  2. Click OK. The Release Code window is displayed, prompting you to enter your code.

  3. Enter the code in the Release Code field and click OK.

  4. Select a method for retrieving your registration code: Automatically via the Internet or Contact support by telephone.

  5. Click OK. If you selected the Contact support by telephone option, the Registration - New window is displayed, prompting you to enter your code.

  6. Enter the code in the Registration Code field and click OK.

The Status of CS WinOMS 10.0 Server Update window is displayed again, indicating the progress of the installation. A message is displayed to inform you that the server installation is complete.

  1. Click OK, and then click Exit. You can now update the software on your workstations.

Related Topics

Performing an Upgrade

Upgrading a Workstation

Restoring User Access