How to Migrate to a Major Version of Visual Expert
Upgrading to a new major version of Visual Expert ensures access to the latest features, improved performance, and enhanced security. Below is a step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth migration process.
Key Benefits of Migrating to a Major Version
- Enhanced Features: Unlock new functionalities that improve efficiency and offer advanced capabilities.
- Improved Performance: Enjoy optimized performance and faster processing times with updated software.
- Bug Fixes and Stability: Benefit from resolved issues and improved stability, reducing crashes and errors.
- Security Enhancements: Protect your project data with the latest security updates..
- Compatibility: Ensure seamless integration with new technologies and systems, maintaining compatibility within your development environment.
Migration Procedure
Follow these steps to migrate easily to a new version of Visual Expert while preserving the integrity of your project and avoiding the loss of your analysis data.
Note: Once your projects have been updated to the new version of Visual Expert, you will not be able to roll back to a previous version.
- Verify Your Maintenance Contract: Ensure your maintenance contract is active to access the latest version and receive support during the migration.
- Review Migration Documentation: Consult the migration guides and documentation for any version-specific instructions.
- Uninstall the Current Version: To avoid potential conflicts, uninstall the existing version of Visual Expert:
- Open the Windows Control Panel and select “Uninstall a program.”
- Locate Visual Expert in the program list, then double-click to uninstall.
- Alternatively, from the Windows Start menu, go to All programs -> Novalys -> Visual Expert -> Uninstall.
- Confirm the action by clicking “Yes” when prompted.
- Verify System Requirements: Before installing the new version, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:
- Install SQL Server to store your code analyses.
- SQL Server (Developer, Standard, or higher) is required to host the Visual Expert repository.
- If these requirements are not met, your code analysis may not complete correctly.
- Install the New Version: To install Visual Expert 2024.X:
- Download the installation file.
- Run the installer using the Run as Administrator option via the command prompt.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- Activate Visual Expert with a New License Key: If required, request a new license key from the sales department to activate the software.
- Create a Visual Expert Repository: After installation, follow these steps to start using the new version:
- Create your Visual Expert repository: This will store your code analyses.
- Request a new Visual Expert key: Ensure that the software is properly licensed and activated.
- Create a new project: Set up a project to organize and analyze your code.
- Test Projects: Run analyses on test projects to verify that all functionalities are working correctly.
