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PSQL Applications - Be aware of what applications you have currently using previous versions of Btrieve or PSQL in your environment. Don’t forget to include both client and server-based applications, such as ArcServe.
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Vendor-Specific Information - Check with your application vendors for any specific information regarding their product with PSQL.
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TCP/IP Protocol - Make sure that your TCP/IP network is configured correctly (you should be able to PING the server by name), and that any firewalls between the clients and server (including firewalls on those computers) are configured to pass database traffic. See Windows FireWalls.
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DOS Requester - DOS applications are only supported via the BTRBOX requester. Native DOS machines should be migrated to a Win32 platform before upgrading. DOS applications are not supported on 64-bit Windows platforms. Therefore, BTRBOX is not supported on 64-bit Windows platforms.
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New Features and File Rebuilding - In order to make use of all the new version features, you must rebuild your data files so that they use the newest version file format. Advanced Operations Guide includes a chapter that details using the Rebuild Utility to rebuild your data files.
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Back Up Data Files - Make sure you have a current backup of all your data, database engine files and configuration prior to beginning upgrade installation
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