On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.
NetDVR 6.5
Installation
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Upgrading for a Previous Version
Upgrading NetDVR is an easy task, and you need not worry about spending hours reconfiguring your software.
The following information applies if upgrading from one NetDVR version to another as well as if upgrading to NetDVR
from a lower product in the product portfolio.
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Prerequisites
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Take note of your SLC (Software License Code). The SLC will change when the software version
number changes.
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If your SLC has changed, so have your DLKs (Device License Keys). Contact your NetDVR vendor
to get new DLKs. You will typically receive the new DLKs in a single .dlk file; save it on the
computer running the NetDVR server.
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If you do not already have the new NetDVR version, contact your NetDVR vendor to get he most
current version, which you are allowed to install with your SLC.
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Backing Up Your Current Configuration
It is generally a good idea to make regular backups of your server configuration as a disaster recovery
measure. Upgrading your server is no exception. While it is rare to lose your configuration (cameras,
schedules, views, etc), it
can
happen under certain circumstances. Luckily, it takes only a minute to back up
your existing configuration:
1. Create a folder called
Backup
on the desktop of your NetDVR server, on a network drive, or on
removable media.
2. Open
My Computer
, and navigate to the NetDVR installation folder.
3.
Copy the following files and folders into your
Backup
folder:
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All configuration (.ini) files
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All scheduling (.sch) files
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The file
users.txt
(not found in most installations)
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Folders with a name ending in
...ViewGroups
Note that the folders may not exist if upgrading from old software versions.
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Removing the Current Version
NetDVR versions 6.0a or later can automatically be removed during installation of the new version.
When installing the new version, simply answer
Yes
if asked if you accept such automatic removal.
The automatic removal will not delete any existing recordings or configuration.
NetDVR versions older than 6.0 as well as lower products in the product portfolio must be removed
manually before installing the new version. Manually removing the old version involves removing
two components on the server. Removing these components will not remove your configuration
files.
