In this step-by-step video, Professional Services Manager, Andy Woosley, walks through how to upgrade your GoAnywhere MFT server from version 7.3.1 to 7.8.4 on a Windows environment using a Derby database.
🔧 What You’ll Learn:
- Pre-upgrade checks: OS compatibility, version validation, workspace cleanup
- How to back up your server and database for rollback protection
- Downloading and preparing the upgrade JAR file
- Identifying and disabling monitors tied to network shares
- Executing the upgrade via command prompt
- Troubleshooting validation failures and interpreting upgrade logs
- Post-upgrade steps: monitor reactivation, service restart, version verification
⚠️ This upgrade requires a maintenance window and direct access to the GoAnywhere server. Be sure to follow all backup and validation steps to ensure a smooth transition.
📌 For additional support, contact our technical team or professional services.