Upgrading old mainline branches

The Surround SCM Server automatically upgrades mainline branches stored in the server database when it starts. If you store mainline branches in other RDBMS databases, you must upgrade them to the current format. Mainline branches that require upgrading before they can be used are appended with 'old database'.

1. Select the mainline branch to upgrade and choose Tools > Administration > Upgrade Mainline Branch.

The Upgrade RDBMS Mainline dialog box opens.

2. Select the connection to upgrade.

To select multiple connections, Ctrl+click each connection.

3. Click Upgrade.

You are prompted to upgrade the mainline branch.

4. Click Yes.

The upgrade information is sent to the server for validation. 

• If the validation succeeds, the upgrade starts and the Upgrade Status dialog box opens.
• If the validation fails, the Test Connection dialog box opens with error information. You can copy and paste the text into an email or text file and email it to your DBA for help.

5. Click Close when the upgrade finishes.

The connection is marked as Current in the Upgrade RDBMS Mainline dialog box.