Updating to the latest version

Before you start

Note! It is recommended that you backup your existing data before installing a new version of Mamut Business Software. Go to File - Backup - Create Backup in your Mamut system to backup your data.

Multi-User Environment: Updating in a multi-user environment should preferably be performed by the system administrator. Before installing on a client/workstation, you must complete the update on the server as described below and start Mamut Business Software on the server. Before starting the update procedure, all users should be logged off the system.

Note!Mamut Business Software uses .NET Framework and Windows Installer. The installation of these components might require your computer/server to be rebooted twice, depending on your current installation.

Important information regarding updating Microsoft® SQL Server®

If you have installed Mamut Business Software with our pre-set standard, Microsoft® SQL-server will be updated to Microsoft® SQL Server® 2014 Express.

If you have chosen to deviate from the standard installation (a non-standard instance name, installed another version of the SQL server, or if you have a licensed SQL server) you will be prompted about what is needed during update of Mamut Business Software.

We emphasise the following:

Mamut Business Software updates only SQL Server Express version.
If you have a licensed SQL server (older than SQL 2012), you must update your SQL server manually before updating Mamut Business Software.
Mamut Business Software version 26.0 does not support older versions than the SQL Server 2012. See the system requirements online, (external link).
You must have a valid backup of your Mamut Business Software before you start the installation process.

License Administration for multi-user installations

When updating Mamut for multi-user installations, the server must have an active license. This will enable the database upgrade to occur directly on the server after the upgrade installation is complete.

Before the upgrade, the server must have an active license set.This is important so that the database upgrade is not accidentally performed from a client computer.

Note: Perform the database upgrade from a server computer, not a client computer as network related problems can occur when updating from a client computer.

Checking that the license is active on the correct computer.

Log in as a Super user in Mamut on a client/workstation.
Go to Help > About > Manage licence information.
Select Installed computers.
Find the server in the list of installed computers and, if necessary, deselect the Inactive check box. You may need to make another computer inactive to not exceed your number of licenses.

How to update

Keep in mind that the installation wizard is dependent on your operating system and current version of SQL. Therefore, make sure that your read all instructions carefully in each section. Make sure you have a valid backup of Mamut Business Software and your SQL server before you proceed.

1. Welcome
	The wizard will guide you through the installation.
2. User Agreement
	Read the user agreement and select I accept the terms of the above user agreement.
3a. Installation Type
	Select the installation type, in this example Server. Advanced settings: Check this box if you wish to customize the location the program files and database files will be installed to.
3b. Advanced Settings - Server This window will only be shown if Server and Advanced settings have been selected in step 3a.
	Here you need to select the database instance you wish to use. We recommend that you use the default value.
3c. Update SQL Server Instance (Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 or higher) The next two windows will only be shown if Single-user or Server have been selected in step 3a. Note that the windows will be dependent on which operating system and SQL version you have.
If you have SQL 2008R2 Express or SQL 2012 SP1 Express Mamut-instance (which was standard on previous installations of Mamut Business Software), the SQL-server will automatically be updated. If you have SQL 2008/2012 Express versions different from the point above, you will be asked if you want to update. Note: It is required to update from SQL 2008 for the new version of Mamut Business Software to be installed. If you have a licensed SQL-server or a server older than SQL 2008, the installation will be aborted and the SQL-server must be updated manually.

3d. Advanced Settings This window will only be shown if the Advanced settings have been selected in step 3a.
	Check the program and database file paths. If you wish to change the paths, you need to follow the procedure to move the program. We advise that you first finish the update and then move the program once the update is complete. Alternatively, you can cancel the update, move the program and start the update again from the new location. Further information regarding moving the program can be found below.
4. Client/Workstation This window is only for Client/Workstation installations. If the installation is done via a client installation set, no changes can be done in this window.
	Choose which database server you wish to connect to. Select Search for database servers within my network or Enter the name of the database server you want to connect to. If the system does not find any database servers, this may be because you do not have access to the server computer in the network. Contact the system administrator in order to solve this before continuing.
5. Start Installation
	In the summary window, click Install to start the installation or Back if you wish to change any of the settings.
6a. Installation Complete
	Click Finish to complete the installation. This may take some time, do not cancel. If you have installed the update on a server, you will get the option to Copy the installation files for client installation if you want to create the installation files. This simplifies the installation for the users, and you as the system administrator can predefine the values. The users will also connect directly to the correct server and instance.
6b. Server: Create an installation set This window will only be shown if you have selected Server in step 3a and Copy the installation files for client installation in step 6a.
	Enter the settings for the installation set here. The user cannot override the selection. Copy to: The installation files will be stored in the document directory. You can also specify a second location to which you copy the installation set if you wish to collect all installation files on a separate location/server.
7. Start the program
	We recommend that you restart your computer before opening the program. Start Mamut Business Software by clicking the shortcut on the desktop or from the Start menu.
8. Your database will now be updated
	Enter your Username and Password. Users with the access template Full access/Super user or Administrator, have access to update to a new version. Please note that all users in a multi-user environment can update their clients/work stations when the system database has been updated on the server.
9. The system is being updated
	Wait until the update wizard is finished. This may take some time. Do not cancel the procedure.

Updating a Client/Workstation

Before installing on a client/workstation, you must complete the update on the server as described above.

If you created installation files during the server installation, you can simply start the program on the work station and select Start installation in the message that appears. You can also ask the system administrator to send you a link to the Setup.exe file, which you double-click in order to launch a simplified update wizard. Select language and continue.

Version 26.0. The documentation may refer to services and/or functions that are not included within your solution. If you wish to get more information regarding this, please contact Mamut.

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