BDRSuite Automatic Software Update Guide

BDRSuite Automatic Software Update Guide

KB ID: 99
Overview:
The BDRSuite offers software updates through manual upgrades for BDRSuite Servers (Backup Server and Offsite DR Servers) and automatic upgrades for BDRSuite Clients. This guide provides steps for upgrading each component to ensure a smooth and up-to-date backup environment.
Step 1: Upgrading BDRSuite Offsite DR Server
Windows Offsite DR Server:
1. Download the latest version of the Windows Offsite DR Server (refer to the upgrade path for older versions).
2. Right-click on the downloaded build and select “Run as administrator”.
3. Follow the Offsite DR Server installation wizard, clicking 'Next' and then 'Install' to initiate the upgrade.
4. Once the installation is complete, click 'Finish' to close the wizard.
Refer to the BDRSuite Offsite DR Server installation guide for additional information.
Linux Offsite DR Server:
1. Download the latest version of the Linux Offsite DR Server (refer to the upgrade path for older versions).
2. Execute the downloaded Offsite DR build using the “sh” command, ensuring root privileges.
3. Choose option '1' to proceed with the upgrade, entering ‘Yes’ or ‘Y’ to continue the installation.
4. Agree to the License Agreement with 'Y' and proceed.
5. Agree to download and install upgrade essentials with 'Y' and proceed.
6. Choose '1' for the installation type, ensuring Offsite DR automatically starts on Linux Server restarts.
7. After the upgrade, choose 'Y' to start Offsite DR immediately, or 'N' to start later.
Refer to the BDRSuite Offsite DR Server installation guide for additional details.
Note: After finishing the upgrade, make sure that the version and build numbers are updated properly by  logging into the Offsite DR Server web console. Check the version number by clicking the question mark ”?” icon in the top right corner and the ”About Us” page.
Step 2: Upgrading the BDRSuite Backup Server
Windows Backup Server:
1. Download the latest version of the Windows BDRSuite Backup Server (refer to the upgrade path for older versions).
2. Right-click on the downloaded build and select “Run as administrator”.
3. Follow the BDRSuite Backup Server installation wizard, clicking 'Next' and then 'Install' to initiate the upgrade.
4. Once the installation is complete, click 'Finish' to close the wizard.
Refer to the BDRSuite Backup Server installation guide for additional information.
Linux Backup Server:
1. Download the latest version of the Linux Backup Server (refer to the upgrade path for older versions).
2. Execute the downloaded Backup Server build using the “sh” command, ensuring root privileges.
3. Choose option '1' to proceed with the upgrade, entering ‘Yes’ or ‘Y’ to continue the installation.
4. Agree to the License Agreement with 'Y' and proceed.
5. Agree to download and install upgrade essentials with 'Y' and proceed.
6. Choose '1' for the installation type, ensuring the Backup Server automatically starts on Linux Server restarts.
7. After the upgrade, choose 'Y' to start the Backup Server immediately, or 'N' to start later.
Refer to the BDRSuite Backup Server installation guide for additional details.
Note: After finishing the upgrade, make sure that the version and build numbers are updated properly by logging into the BDRSuite Backup Server web console. Check the version number by clicking the question mark ”?” icon in the top right corner and the ”About Us” page.
Step 3: Upgrading BDRSuite Clients
Components like BDRSuite Proxy and BDRSuite Delegation Service (BDS) are included with the Backup Server by default.
1. Download the BDRSuite Client builds and their XML to a folder on the Backup Server.
2. In the Backup Server web console, go to “Data Sources > Manage BDR Clients > Software Updates” and click "Add builds."

3. Browse to the folder with Client builds and their XML, click “List Build File(s),” select the builds, and click “Add Build Files.”

Note: Linux installers[Debian & RedHat] of BDRSuite Client for File and Application will be in Zip format. Users have to unzip it and use the "BIN" file along with the appropriate "XML" file for software upgrades.
Step 4: Upgrading BDRSuite 360 Server
Windows BDRSuite 360 Server:
1. Download the latest version of the BDRSuite 360 Server (refer to the upgrade path for older versions).
2. Right-click on the downloaded build and select “Run as administrator”.
3. Follow the BDRSuite 360 Server installation wizard, clicking 'Next' and then 'Install' to initiate the upgrade.
4. Once the installation is complete, click 'Finish' to close the wizard.
Refer to the BDRSuite 360 Server installation guide for additional information.
Note: Older versions of BDR clients(such as v3.0, v3.1.0, v3.1.1, v3.1.2, and v3.1.3) cannot be upgraded directly to the latest version. It should be upgraded to one version after another as follows, and refer to the upgrade path for the download links.


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