You are viewing documentation for Structure Server and Data Center version 5.3 and patch releases. For other versions, see Version Index or [Structure Cloud].
A standard upgrade procedure is simple:
Install the new version of the plugin.
catalina.out
or jira-application.log
for warnings or errors.For more specific instructions, please check the Release Notes for the version to which you wish to upgrade.
Reverting the plugin to an older version is not always possible because newer versions can modify the database so it becomes incompatible with older versions.
A simple downgrade is possible if the database schema hasn't changed. Check the Release Notes for the version you are downgrading from and look for downgrade advisory. Proceed only if you have indications that it is safe to downgrade to the specific version you have in mind.
catalina.out
or jira-application.log
for warnings or errors. This is especially important with this kind of downgrade, because some errors may be subtle and not visible to the users!Reliable downgrade requires Structure backup file and manual access to the database.
AO_8BAD1B_
. If after that you have other objects starting with that prefix, drop them too.catalina.out
or jira-application.log
for warnings or errors.
Creating a backup and restoring from backup may require considerable time. If you want to speed up the process and you don't need the history of structure changes, turn off the option "Include History" when creating a backup.