Upgrading Gateway Clusters

To upgrade a Files Advanced clustered configuration, you need to upgrade both the Files Advanced Web Server and the Gateway Servers in your Cluster Group.

Note: For information on upgrading a Microsoft Failover Clustering configuration, visit the Supplemental Material section.

Note: For instructions on upgrading the Files Advanced Web Server, visit the Upgrading from Files Advanced to a newer version article

For each Gateway Server, you will need to do the following upgrade procedure:

Before performing any upgrades, please review our Backup articles and backup your configuration.

Note: Before upgrading, please review the Minimum Hardware Requirements.

Note: Depending on your deployment, some of the paths used in this article might not be the same as yours. Upgrades from previous versions of Files Advanced and custom installations can affect the folder structures of your deployment.

Upgrading a Gateway Server

Run the Files Advanced installer on the desired server.

1. Press Next on the Welcome screen.

   

2. Read and accept the license agreement.

   

3. Select Custom.
4. Select only the Files Advanced Gateway Server component and press Next.

   

5. Review the components and press Install.
6. Once the installation finishes, review the Summary, and close the installer.
7. You will be prompted to open the Configuration Utility. Open it to review that all of your previous Gateway Server settings are in place. Make any changes if necessary and press OK.