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Taking in consideration the outdated version of BVMS (9), the upgrade to BVMS 12.0.1 must be done in steps. Each version should not be more than ~two years apart. This prevents potential issues in the upgrade process.
📚 Overview:
⚠️ Note: Upgrade up to and including BVMS 11.1.1 with regular BVMS setup.
Regular BVMS installer for v12.1 or higher will not run on any DIVAR IP all-in-one platform. The upgrade shall be performed via DIVAR IP System Manager application.
Keep in mind: If you want the latest version of BVMS, it must be downloaded and applied with the latest version of System Manager.
When updating DIVAR IP appliance (DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000 & 7000), managed by DIVAR IP System Manager, special corresponding packages are required to upgrade BVMS on these devices.
1. Back-up the configuration of BVMS v9
2. Upgrade from BVMS 9 to BVMS 10.1
Important note Because the 10.1 version is not available anymore to be downloaded, Central Technical Support team can provide you this SW version, but for that you have to provide them with some additional details: Installer:
Customer:
Site details:
After the Central Technical Support team receive the above details, they will send you a document that must be signed by you and owner |
a.) Download and unzip the regular BVMS Installer archive and copy the content to a USB drive
b.) When the BVMS default screen is shown, press CTRL + ALT + DEL
c.) Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking Switch User (not Log off)
d.) Log in as BVRAdmin
e.) Transfer the folder that contains the files of BVMS installer package from the USB drive to the BVRAdmin desktop
f.) Double click the Setup.exe inside the transferred folder.
g.) Wait until the BVMS setup screen appears and select the upgrade option
h.) Follow the installation procedure without changing any settings
Notes:
- The system may request a reboot and re-login during the installation or upgrade procedure.
- The upgrade procedure can alternatively be performed via Remote Desktop connection.
- The software upgrade requires a system reboot which results in a short (~ 5 min) recording gap.
3. After you receive and upgrade to version 10.1, please import in Configuration Client the saved BVMS 9 configuration file > Save > Save and Activate.
4. Export the configuration from BVMS 10.1
5. Upgrade from BVMS 10.1 to BVMS 11.1.1
Important note Because the 11.1.1 version is not available anymore to be downloaded, Central Technical Support team can provide you this SW version, but for that you have to provide them with some additional details: Installer:
Customer:
Site details:
After the Central Technical Support team receive the above details, they will send you a document that must be signed by you and owner |
6. After you receive and upgrade to version 11.1.1, similar with the upgrade process above for version 10.1, please import the saved BVMS 10.1 configuration backup in Configuration Client and then > Save > Save and Activate
After the upgrade process is done, it is recommended to export the configuration from BVMS 11.1.1
7. Export the configuration from BVMS 11.1.1
8. For the BVMS version 12.1 and higher it would be recommended to have/ upgrade DIVAR IP System Manager to v2.3.2
9. Upgrade from BVMS 11.1.1 to BVMS 12.1.0
Download BVMS 12.1.0 System Manager package 1.0
Download directly: BVMS_12.1.0_SystemManager_package_1.0 and BVMS_12.1.0_Updates_SystemManager_package_1.8 → ReadMe.txt |
also available on Download Area |
and continue to follow the steps as explained below (10-18):
10. Save the BVMS 12.1.0 System Manager package 1.0
and BVMS_12.1.0_Updates_SystemManager_package_1.8 to a storage medium such as a USB stick.
Note: Installing System Manager from any other location than the USB stick is not supported and a factory default might be required!
11. Unzip the files on the storage medium.
12. Connect the storage medium to your DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000/ 7000 system
13. Start the DIVAR IP System Manager application:
– If you are signed in to Windows with the BVRAdmin administrator account, double click the DIVAR IP System Manager icon on the Windows desktop. The DIVAR IP System Manager application starts.
– If your system is running in BVMS operation mode, click the DIVAR IP System Manager icon on the BVMS desktop and sign in to the BVRAdmin administrator account. The DIVAR IP System Manager application opens in a full screen dialog box (You can exit the dialog box by pressing ALT + F4).
14. In the column Software packages Name, click the respective option button (BVMS) to select the software application that you want to upgrade
15. In the column Available version, select the BVMS 12.1 to which you want to upgrade your software application and then click Next. If applicable, a license agreement dialog box is displayed.
16. Read and accept the license agreement, then click Install to continue. The installation starts and the installation dialog box shows the installation progress. Do not turn off the system and do not remove the storage media during the installation process.
17. After all software packages are installed successfully, you will receive the message Installation finished successfully at the top of the page
18. Import the saved BVMS 11.1.1 configuration backup in Configuration Client and then > Save > Save and Activate
Warning According to the Release notes (page 5), the upgrade from previous version of BVMS with the BVMS 12.1.0 System Manager package requires a manual system reboot. This fixes the issue of updating the reading of BVMS licensing information, as well as updates BVMS version number indicated on BVMS Desktop. |
19. Upgrade from BVMS 12.1.0 or 11.1.1 to BVMS 12.2.0
Given that there are ~two years apart between BVMS 11.1.1 and BVMS 12.2, you can perform the upgrade directly from BVMS 11.1.1 to BVMS 12.2 by following the steps from 20-28 below.
⚠️ First, before performing the upgrade to BVMS v12.2.0, please be sure to take into consideration this information.
Download BVMS_12.2.0_SystemManager_package_1.0
Download directly: BVMS_12.2.0_SystemManager_package_1.0 and BVMS_12.2.0_Updates_SystemManager_package_1.2→ ReadMe.txt |
also available on Download Area |
and continue to follow the steps as explained below (20-28):
20. Save the BVMS_12.2.0_SystemManager_package_1.0 and BVMS_12.2.0_Updates_SystemManager_package_1.2 to a storage medium such as a USB stick.
Note: Installing System Manager from any other location than the USB stick is not supported and a factory default might be required!
21. Unzip the files on the storage medium.
22. Connect the storage medium to your DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000/ 7000 system
23. Start the DIVAR IP System Manager application:
– If you are signed in to Windows with the BVRAdmin administrator account, double click the DIVAR IP System Manager icon on the Windows desktop. The DIVAR IP System Manager application starts.
– If your system is running in BVMS operation mode, click the DIVAR IP System Manager icon on the BVMS desktop and sign in to the BVRAdmin administrator account. The DIVAR IP System Manager application opens in a full screen dialog box (You can exit the dialog box by pressing ALT + F4).
24. In the column Software packages Name, click the respective option button (BVMS) to select the software application that you want to upgrade
25. In the column Available version, select the BVMS 12.2 to which you want to upgrade your software application and then click Next. If applicable, a license agreement dialog box is displayed.
26. Read and accept the license agreement, then click Install to continue. The installation starts and the installation dialog box shows the installation progress. Do not turn off the system and do not remove the storage media during the installation process.
27. After all software packages are installed successfully, you will receive the message Installation finished successfully at the top of the page
28. Import the saved BVMS 12.1.0 or 11.1.1 (if you upgraded from this version) configuration backup in Configuration Client and then > Save > Save and Activate
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