Full FME Flow Upgrade

There are multiple approaches to upgrading your FME Flow installation, each with advantages and disadvantages. Read below to decide which is right for you. Note that all scenarios require FME Flow to be completely uninstalled and reinstalled.

Upgrading to a Second Machine, Using a Different Host Name

Advantages

• Less risk because the FME Flow configuration remains available from the old installation.
• The existing FME Flow installation remains accessible.
• No DNS entry modification is required by your IT department.

Disadvantages

• Requires provision of additional machine.
• Users and applications must be updated to access FME Flow through a different host name.

For procedure, click here.

Upgrading to a Second Machine, Using the Same Host Name

Advantages

• Less risk because the FME Flow configuration remains available from the old installation.
• The existing FME Flow installation remains accessible from the same host name without interruption.

Disadvantages

• Requires provision of additional machine.
• Requires DNS entry modification by your IT department.

For procedure, click here.

Upgrading In-Place, on the Same Machine

Advantages

• Does not require provision of additional machine.
• Does not require DNS entry modification by your IT department.

Disadvantages

• More risk because the FME Flow configuration cannot be retrieved if the backup file is corrupted.
• The FME Flow installation is inaccessible for a period of time.

For procedure, click here.

See Also

• FME Engine Only Upgrade