Upgrade from ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server 2018, 2016R2, 2016 or 5.6
To upgrade your existing ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server (2018, 2016R2, 2016 or 5.6) installation to a new Auron SMS Server 2018 installation please follow these steps:
Preperations
- Make a backup of you current production server and database
- Open the ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server Manager
- Choose ‘File’ -> ‘Backup Configuration’
- Follow the wizard to backup your full configuration
When using SQL Server (Express)
- Uninstall the ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server
- Install the Auron SMS Server 2018
- During the server configuration wizard make sure to enter the same database credentials used for the previous ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server
- Complete the server configuration wizard. The database will automatically be converted for use with the Auron SMS Server
- Start the Auron SMS Server Manager
- To import the triggers projects: Choose ‘File’ -> ‘Import Configuration’
- Follow the wizard to import your full configuration
When using LocalDB
- Uninstall the ActiveXperts SMS Messaging Server
- Install the Auron SMS Server 2018
- Choose ‘File’ -> ‘Import Configuration’
- Follow the wizard to import your full configuration
You should now be up and running with the Auron SMS Server.