Moving from NLINK 7x to NLINK 8x

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Last updated: Jan 11, 2024 by Rakesh

The NLINK Server 8.x now includes two additional modules:

  1. NLINK Manager is a Windows Service that performs various maintenance tasks in the background

  2. NMM Web is an optional component that is a web-based version of the NLINK Management Module that also allows you to manage multiple NLINK Servers

We recommend using Windows Server 2016 or newer with NLINK 8x, so you may wish to set up a new environment for your upgrade.

Things to Consider Before Upgrading

It is not possible to upgrade to 8x directly from 6x. See https://junotsystems.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NLINK/pages/449183782

to migrate to 7x first.

If you are using the ADC Connector, as with any upgrade you should take a backup copy of the web.config and NLINKCustom.css files.

You will be able to migrate your meta-database yourself if you have purchased the NLINK Configuration Module. Otherwise, you will need to schedule time with Junot Systems Support to migrate your meta-database for you.

Installation

To upgrade in place from 7x, or install 8x in a new environment, run the 8x installer and follow the prompts.

You may be prompted to install various Windows components. Please allow these installations.

Install provides 3 setup option, while Typical, Compact and Custom

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Both “Typical” and “Compact” will not install component like ADC Connector or NMM Web. If these are needed please select “Custom” setup type.

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Custom installation has changed from previous version and will not list all other Connectors (e.g. SAP Connector or SQL Connector). All other Connectors are installed by default and will be managed with based on license.

If NLINK Manager (or NMM Web) are installed prompt to create self signed certificate or open firewall ports is displayed. This is optional step, if they are not allowed or needed then it can be skipped. Please documentation related to NLINK Manager or NMM Web for more information regarding running these scripts (or modifying them) after install.