rConfig V8 Professional Update Process: Enterprise Upgrade Procedures

rConfig V8 Professional Update Process: Enterprise Upgrade Procedures

Critical Update Prerequisites

Professional & Enterprise Administrators: Review Before Proceeding

Production system updates require careful planning and preparation. Prior to executing updates:

✅ Review Enterprise Backup Requirements (detailed section below)
✅ Follow Enterprise Update Best Practices (detailed section below)
✅ Acknowledge License Agreement & Data Responsibility (detailed section below)

Failure to follow these procedures may result in data loss, system downtime, and operational disruption.

Reference sections:

• Enterprise Backup Requirements
• Enterprise Update Best Practices
• License Agreement & Data Responsibility

Update Process Overview

rConfig V8 follows a continuous development cycle with regular releases containing new features, enhancements, and security fixes. The update system integrates directly into the System Settings interface, providing streamlined access to update management and release information.

If you are deploying a fresh environment, complete the V8 Pro Installation steps before using this update workflow. Organizations operating containerized stacks should also review the Docker deployment guidance.

Related Guides:

• Operating System Configuration for new deployments
• Security Hardening Guidelines for enterprise environments
• rConfig V8 Features Overview to understand update capabilities

Update Notification System

Update availability is indicated through visual notifications on the main dashboard. When updates become available, a green notification badge appears, signaling that new releases are ready for deployment—as illustrated below.

Accessing System Updates

To access update management functionality:

1. Navigate to Settings from the main navigation sidebar
2. Select Update under the System Settings section
3. The System Updates interface displays current system status and available updates

Update Interface Components

The System Updates interface provides three primary sections:

• Check Updates: Displays current system status and available release versions
• Instructions: Provides step-by-step update execution procedures
• Release Notes: Details new features, enhancements, and resolved issues

System Status Display

The interface presents:

• Installed Version: Current rConfig version (e.g., 8.0.0)
• System Status: Current update status indication
• Check Again function: Manual update availability verification

When the interface displays “System is up to date” with a green verification indicator, the system is operating on the current release version.

Update Execution Procedures

When updates become available:

1. Select Check Updates to review available release versions
2. Review the Release Notes section for detailed change information
3. Consult the Instructions section for step-by-step execution procedures
4. Execute the provided commands appropriate for your operating system

Note

The update interface provides operating system-specific command sequences for RHEL/CentOS/Rocky Linux and Ubuntu environments. Always execute commands specific to your deployed operating system.

Update Management Location

Update functionality is centrally located at: Settings → System Settings → Update

This centralized location consolidates system management functions within a unified interface, alongside related capabilities including:

• System configuration
• System optimization
• Backup settings
• Product key management
• Edition upgrade options

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Enterprise Backup Requirements

Critical: Enterprise Backup Requirements

Prior to Executing Any System Update:

Enterprise environments must implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies:

• Database Snapshots: Create complete database backups including all configuration data, device inventories, compliance records, and historical data
• Application Snapshots: Execute full system snapshots or virtual machine snapshots for virtualized deployments
• Configuration Files: Backup all rConfig configuration files, custom scripts, integration configurations, and encryption keys
• Backup Validation: Conduct regular backup restoration tests to verify data integrity and recovery procedures
• Recovery Documentation: Maintain documented, tested rollback procedures accessible to operations personnel

Production systems must not be updated without verified, tested backups. System failures, data corruption, or compatibility issues during updates can result in extended downtime and data loss in enterprise environments.

Verify completion of all enterprise backup procedures with your system administrator or backup operations team prior to proceeding.

Enterprise Update Best Practices

Enterprise Update Best Practices

For Production Enterprise Environments:

1. Staging Environment Testing: Deploy updates to staging environments that mirror production configurations prior to production deployment
2. Maintenance Window Planning: Schedule updates during approved maintenance windows with appropriate stakeholder notification
3. Post-Update Monitoring: Implement monitoring procedures to verify all systems and integrations function correctly following updates
4. Rollback Preparation: Ensure rollback procedures are documented and can be executed rapidly if issues occur
5. Integration Validation: Test all third-party integrations, API connections, and automated workflows following update completion

License Agreement & Data Responsibility

License Agreement & Data Responsibility

Legal Notice and Terms:

By proceeding with rConfig system updates, you acknowledge and accept the terms of the rConfig license agreement. All data management, backup procedures, and system administration activities are performed at your own risk.

rConfig and its developers assume no responsibility for data loss, system downtime, or operational issues that may occur during update processes. Users maintain sole responsibility for implementing appropriate backup strategies, testing procedures, and system reliability maintenance.

Ensure compliance with organizational data governance policies and applicable regulatory requirements prior to performing system updates.