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Upgrading Vault Server
One of the first steps to a successful deployment is to assess the needs of your
your organization and the ability to move to the next version. This section
provides information on some of the major areas to consider before moving
to a new release.
Testing
After assessing the hardware and software, determine whether you need a test
environment. If you have unanswered questions, or determine that the data
management system is critical to your business, consider setting up a test
environment before upgrading to the next release of Autodesk Vault or
Autodesk Productstream.
NOTE Using a second “test environment” is a best practice.
Test Environment
If possible, perform a test upgrade of the Vault server on a machine that is
like the one that is currently hosting the software. A test upgrade provides
confidence that the backup is valid and helps you identify any potential pitfalls
without impacting your production environment. It also helps you to
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