How do I migrate Enabler from one PC to another?

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This page provides information on how to migrate an existing installation of the Enabler from one computer to another, including the data and configuration. This process can also be used when you want to upgrade to a newer version of Enabler.

Notes:

Upgrades or Migration to SQL2005 and SQL2008 is only possible when the old (source) database files are SQL2000/MSDE2000 or newer.
If the source database files are SQL7/MSDE1.0 or older, you can upgrade to MSDE2000 (upgrade to SQL2005/SQL2008 requires a second step).

For information about Enabler database backup and restore, please refer to:

FAQ: Enabler Backup and Restore

Steps for the Server:

On the Old computer:

Backup the Enabler database..
- Make sure no pumps are currently delivering. And no applications are accessing the database
- Stop the Pump Server
- Stop the SQL Server service. From the command line type the command below, where the default sql service name is MSSQLSERVER
```
		 
    C:\>net stop mssqlserver
	   
```
- Copy the files (ENBData.dat and ENBLog.dat) from C:\EnablerDB\
Copy the C:\Enabler\ folder

Backup the entire C:\Enabler folder to be transferred later to the New Computer. This will make sure any of the existing log files are transferred to the New computer

On the New computer:

Install the Enabler card

You can either:

Transfer the Enabler card from the Old computer into the New computer.
OR
Put on a new Enabler card into the New computer.

Copy the database files

Copy the database files ENBData.dat and ENBLog.dat from the Old computer to C:\EnablerDB\ on the New computer.

Copy the C:\Enabler folder

Copy the C:\Enabler folder from the Old computer to the New computer

Install Enabler on the New computer.

Install Enabler onto the New computer with what ever settings you desire. This will re-attach the old database and upgrade it to the new version of Enabler

Check settings.

Open Enabler Configuration and verify the settings are the same as the old computer. If the database has been copied correctly the configuration should be the same.

The steps above are valid only for Enabler v3.40 and newer. If you require information on migrating an older version of Enabler please contact our support team

Steps for the Client:

Migrating an Enabler Client install is simpler than a Server install

Copy the entire C:\Enabler\ folder from the Old to the New computer (this will preserve any log files)
Install the Enabler as a client on the New computer.
Configure the client to communicate with the Server.

For more information about client connectivity, please refer to:

FAQ: Why is my client to server connection not working?

FAQ: What security settings are required for Enabler Server PCs running WinXP SP2 or later?