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# Fishbowl will display a notification in the client when an update is available. Click '''Start Server Download''' to download the update.<br>[[File:Update notification.png]] | # Fishbowl will display a notification in the client when an update is available. Click '''Start Server Download''' to download the update.<br>[[File:Update notification.png]] | ||
# Alternatively, right-click the Fishbowl Server tray icon, select '''Check For Updates''', and then click '''Update Fishbowl'''.<br>[[File:Check version2.png]] | # Alternatively, right-click the Fishbowl Server tray icon, select '''Check For Updates''', and then click '''Update Fishbowl'''.<br>[[File:Check version2.png]] | ||
# | # Exit the server by right-clicking the Fishbowl Server tray icon and selecting '''Exit'''.<br>[[File:Server restart.png]] | ||
# Start the Fishbowl Server | # Start the Fishbowl Server using the desktop icon or by selecting '''Fishbowl Server''' from the list of installed programs.<br>[[File:Server shortcut.png]] | ||
# When the server restarts, click '''Yes''' to apply the updates.<br>[[File:Applying_update.png|class=noinvert]] | # When the server restarts, click '''Yes''' to apply the updates.<br>[[File:Applying_update.png|class=noinvert]] | ||
# Click '''OK''' to start the database update.<br>[[File:Database update.png]] | # Click '''OK''' to start the database update.<br>[[File:Database update.png]] | ||
# All client computers will update automatically when connecting to the updated Fishbowl Server. | # All client computers will update automatically when connecting to the updated Fishbowl Server. | ||
# If the auto update fails, follow the instructions [[Getting_Started#1._Install_Fishbowl|here]] to manually download and install Fishbowl into the same directory where Fishbowl is currently installed.<br>[[File:Installation directory2.png]] | # If the auto update fails, follow the instructions [[Getting_Started#1._Install_Fishbowl|here]] to manually download and install Fishbowl into the same directory where Fishbowl is currently installed.<br>[[File:Installation directory2.png]] | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 23 April 2024
Updated versions of Fishbowl are typically released once a month, and they include new features and improvements. It only requires a few minutes to update Fishbowl and take advantage of the latest changes. Fishbowl also has the ability to push critical updates and patches in the middle of a release cycle. In this case, you will see an update window when starting the Fishbowl Server.
- Most major updates require a current support contract with Fishbowl.
- In most cases, backup files are not needed, but it is still highly recommended to copy critical files to the desktop or another safe location.
- Follow the steps to create a backup of the MySQL database.
- Browse to C:\Program Files\Fishbowl\data\backups and copy the most recent backup file to the desktop.
- Copy C:\Program Files\Fishbowl\plugins to the desktop.
- Copy C:\Program Files\Fishbowl\database\images to the desktop.
- Copy C:\Program Files\Fishbowl\server\reports to the desktop.
- The auto-update settings can be customized in the Fishbowl Server Administration by right-clicking the Fishbowl Server tray icon and selecting Options.
File:Auto update settings.png
Auto update
Note: Fishbowl Advanced has supported MySQL 5.7 for many years. With the release of Fishbowl Advanced 23.11, MySQL 8.0 is supported as well.
- If you update to 23.11 using the Auto Update, your existing MySQL 5.7 installation will be used.
- If you update to 23.11 using the Fishbowl Installer, the installer will require a MySQL 8.0 installation. Instructions for installing MySQL 8.0 can be found here.
With the auto update, there is no need to run an installer, and in most cases, only a few small files will be downloaded to complete the update. Plugins are automatically updated when Fishbowl is updated to the latest version.
- Fishbowl will display a notification in the client when an update is available. Click Start Server Download to download the update.
- Alternatively, right-click the Fishbowl Server tray icon, select Check For Updates, and then click Update Fishbowl.
- Exit the server by right-clicking the Fishbowl Server tray icon and selecting Exit.
- Start the Fishbowl Server using the desktop icon or by selecting Fishbowl Server from the list of installed programs.
- When the server restarts, click Yes to apply the updates.
- Click OK to start the database update.
File:Database update.png - All client computers will update automatically when connecting to the updated Fishbowl Server.
- If the auto update fails, follow the instructions here to manually download and install Fishbowl into the same directory where Fishbowl is currently installed.
