RMDatabase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I upgrade to version 4? Q: How easy is it to upgrade from what I am running now? Is the structure of the database the same, or are there a different number of fields? Can I easily make a switch without a big interruption to my users? A: As long as you are currently on version 3, you should be able to upgrade without any problems. The installation script will create the rmdb4 structure in a way that should not conflict with any previous version. The final step of the installation script is to copy your existing databases over to the new data directory. Once that is completed, you should be ready to go and your old database tables and scripts should be uneffected. (NOTE: You will want to disable your old database once you go "live" to prevent anyone that has created a bookmark to the old scripts from updating data there, since you essentially will have two databases installed). If you do not have version 3 to begin with, the installation will run fine, you will just start over with a blank database.