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To upgrade to Signature 2018, you must first upgrade Microsoft Dynamics GP and install any required service packs. Refer to the system requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP and the upgrade information in the Signature Readme file to ensure that you have the correct version requirements fulfilled before upgrading Signature. Make sure to configure the Microsoft Dynamics GP database and upgrade companies before upgrading Signature.

Verifying version numbers

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When upgrading Signature, measures must be taken to protect your existing data before and after running the installation wizard. The upgrade process is divided into three sections:

• Before upgrading You Upgrading You must perform the procedures in this section before upgrading Signature (Service Management, Job Cost, and TimeTrack).
• Upgrading Signature products An installation wizard leads you through installation of the software. Follow the instructions for a complete (server and client) or client-only installation.
  • Upgrading on a server Server and clientClient
  • Upgrading on a client onlyClient Only
• After upgradingUpgrading You must perform these tasks after upgrading Signature (Service Management, Job Cost, and TimeTrack).

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