User guide

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Chapter
7
Software Updates
This chapter describes the process of installing software updates for the Freeway server.
Protogate periodically issues software updates for the Freeway to customers who have
active software maintenance contracts. Freeway software updates are always delivered in
CDROM format. There are three types of software updates:
1. Freeway Server Software
2. Protocol Software
3. Server Resident Application (SRA) Software
Installation instructions for each of these updates are given later in this chapter.
7.1 Determining Whether or Not to Install an Update
When a customer receives a software update CDROM from Protogate, a common ques-
tion that arises is: “Should I install the update on my Freeway system?” Protogate gen-
erally likes customers to upgrade, but we understand that where a Freeway is
performing a critical role in a production environment, the risks of downtime make
upgrading unwelcome. This is especially true with a Freeway server software update
which affects more files than other software updates. In other environments (such as a
development lab), however, keeping your Freeway upgraded to the latest Freeway soft-
ware version will provide you with the latest features and bug fixes, and will help us to
support you better.