Upgrade the DataBlast Database

Important: This activity should be performed by the Database Installer, who must have adequate network, domain and administrator permissions to the installation machines.

This activity presumes that the DataBlast Database Upgrade application has been installed. See Install the DataBlast Pro Applications on the Server.

Activity Steps

1. In SQL Server Management Studio, back up the DataBlast database.
2. In the Windows Start menu, select All Apps » Datamine » DataBlast Database Upgrade; or in the DataBlast installation folder, double-click DataBlast Server » DataBlast Database Upgrade » DataBlast.DatabaseUpgrade.exe.

   The DataBlast Database Update application displays.

   Note: The default settings are read from the configured database connection settings. See Configure Database Connection Settings.

3. Select the Server Name.
4. Select the Login Details from:
   • Windows Authentication
   • SQL Server Authentication—Enter the User Name and Password.
5. Select the Database Name.
6. Update the SQL Timeout if required. Default: 360 seconds.
7. Click Update.

   The status window displays "Upgrade Complete" when the upgrade is successful.

   If any error messages display, click Copy Log to Clipboard and send the log and DataBlast Pro version number to Datamine Support.