Upgrading the server in interactive mode

To upgrade the server in interactive mode, start the installation of a newer version of BigFix Inventory on the same computer. In interactive mode, you upgrade the server through a wizard.

Before you begin

To see the automated procedure for upgrading the server to the newest version, see: Upgrading BigFix Inventory.

Create a back up of the database, installation registry, and the server files to be able to restore the server if the upgrade fails.

Procedure

  1. Download the latest installer and extract it.
    1. Log in to the BigFix console and go to Sites > External Sites > BigFix Inventory > Fixlets and Tasks.
    2. Select Download BigFix Inventory, and click Take Action.
    3. Select the computer on which the BigFix Inventory server is installed, and click OK. When the download completes, extract the installer.
  2. Run one of the installation files:

    Linux setup-server-linux-x86_64.sh

    Windows setup-server-windows-x86_64.bat

  3. Follow the steps in the wizard.
  4. When the upgrade is complete, click Done.
    Tip: If the upgrade fails, check the upgrade logs. For more information, see: Server installation and upgrade logs.

What to do next

Continue with the upgrade of the remaining components