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Converting CMS300 to Ektron CMS400.NET
Converting CMS300 to Ektron
CMS400.NET
Many customers who purchase Ektron CMS400.NET are upgrading
from Ektron CMS300. Converting Ektron CMS300 to Ektron
CMS400.NET is explained in the following sections:
• ”Step 1: Back Up Your Site and Database” on page 166
• ”Step 2: Install New Ektron CMS400.NET” on page 167
• ”Step 3: Migrate Your CMS300 Database For Use with Ektron
CMS400.NET” on page 168
• ”Step 4: Copy Folders and Files” on page 170
• ”Step 5: Set Folder Permissions” on page 171
• ”Step 6: Update Files” on page 172
• ”Step 7: Create an IIS Application For Your Site” on page 175
• ”Step 8: Make dmdata an IIS Application” on page 178
• ”Step 9: Add Ektron CMS400.NET License Keys” on page 179
• ”Step 10: Verify Installation” on page 180
NOTE
For more information on upgrading your site to Ektron CMS400.NET, see
”Migrating Your Site to Ektron CMS400.NET” on page 181.
Step 1: Back Up Your Site and Database
Before starting any migration or upgrade process, you should
always back up your site and database.
Best Practices
Ektron recommends running the migration procedure on a separate
copy of the production database or in a staging/development
environment.
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