Regardless of which version you are upgrading from, be sure to install the components for the most recent version. You do not need to uninstall or rename the current MobileTech R7.0 files.
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When you upgrade to the most recent release of MobileTech, you must upgrade MobileTech Server before you upgrade MobileTech Client.
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After you install MobileTech Server, you must set up application options and set up and grant access to users by using MobileTech Administration. You will then install MobileTech Client on the various devices that are used by technicians.
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After the upgrade is complete, you can use MobileTech Administration to select application options and set up and grant access to users.
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Important upgrade informationDo not install a version of Woodford that is newer than 12.X. Do not install a newer version of Woodford until you are instructed to do so by WennSoft. Woodford is a third-party product and you must use a version of Woodford that is compatible with the version of MobileTech you are using. When you launch Woodford, if the "New update is available" message displays, choose Later. After you install and activate Woodford, we recommend that you set up Woodford so you are not prompted to install a newer version when it is released by Resco. In Woodford, choose Settings and unmark the Check for updates on startup checkbox. Review the steps below carefully before you install the latest compatible version of Woodford. |
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Step 1: Making backups of .config files
Before upgrading MobileTech, we recommend that you make a backup copy of the web.config, MobileTechAdmin.exe.config, and XrmServer.SyncConsole.exe.config files if you have made changes to these files. After upgrading you can reinsert your changes.
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You will be prompted to install database objects the first time you log on to MobileTech Administration. You must do this for each company. If you are not prompted to install database objects, go to Tools > Create MobileTech Objects and choose Process.
Step 2: Uninstall your current MobileTech installations
Prior to upgrading to MobileTech 7.5, you will need to uninstall MobileTech from your Windows server/workstations:
- Signature MobileTech Integration Sync
- Signature MobileTech Sync Server
- Signature MobileTech Admin
- Signature MobileTech Client
Step 3: Install MobileTech Server
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Step 4: Install MobileTech Client
To install the MobileTech Client on a computer, see Install the MobileTech Client.
Step 5: Set up MobileTech Admin
UPDATING ON iOS DEVICES
If your technicians use iOS devices, the technicians will sometimes be notified about MobileTech app updates for their devices. Do not install the client updates on those devices unless you will also be updating the MobileTech Server to the compatible versions that are listed in the Readme. We recommend that you clearly communicate this information to your technicians.
We also recommend that you turn off automatic downloads of updates on iOS devices. To do this, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store. In the Automatic Downloads section, make sure the Updates option is turned off (the toggle switch should appear gray, not green). Repeat this task on each iOS device.
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After completing the installation steps, you will need to review the Setting up MobileTech section. You then set up MobileTech and install MobileTech Client on client devices .
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from their respective app store.
The first time you log into MobileTech Admin after upgrading, you will be prompted to upgrade the Resco middle-tier databases. After this has completed, you will be prompted to install database objects. You must do this for each company. If you are not prompted to install database objects, go to Tools > Create MobileTech Objects and choose Process.
See Set up MobileTech Administration.
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In MobileTech, there is one middle-tier database for each Microsoft Dynamics GP company. The naming convention for the database name is companyname_RESCOXRM. The configuration database is called RESCOXRM_CONFIG. |
After you install MobileTech Server, continue with the steps in Setting up MobileTech.
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After the upgrade is complete, you can use MobileTech Administration to select application options and set up and grant access to users.
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Step 6: Import the MobileTech Woodford project
See Import the MobileTech Woodford Project.