When upgrading the primary server running on Windows 2016 operating system with Double-Take 8.2, perform the tasks listed in the specified order.
- Disconnect the Prinergy DB replication job on the primary server:
- Open Double-Take Console: Go to Start > All Applications > Double-Take Console, or double-click Console UI.exe in C:\Program Files\Vision Solutions\Double-Take\Console.
- Record licenses.
- From the Go menu, select Manage Jobs.
- Right-click the PrinergyDb job and select Stop.
- Upgrade the primary server.
- Upgrade the secondary (failover) server.
- Reconnect the PrinergyDB replication job:
- On the primary server, open Double-Take Console: Go to Start > All Applications > Double-Take Console, or double-click Console UI.exe in C:\Program Files\Vision Solutions\Double-Take\Console.
- From the Go menu, select Manage Jobs.
- Right-click on each of the jobs, PrinergyDB & PrinergyDBRestore, and delete.
- Note: the Double Take installation guide below, is an update to Double-take 8.4 (See Answer ID 75473 - DT doesn't start after server reboot).
- Double-Take 8.2 will continue to work in Prinergy 9.5, but its highly recommended to update to 8.4.
- Before updating, you will need to ensure you are eligible for a new Double-Take 8.4 license. Please contact your regional support office with your Double-Take 8.2 serial number, and they will confirm your eligibility.
- Open DT Installation Guide: https://resources.kodak.com/services/132b351/en_US/software_solutions/workflow_software/prinergy/docs/version95/EPM_and_Hot_Standby_with_Double-Take_for_Prinergy_9.5_Installation_Guide_2022.pdf
- Page 13 or under header: Creating an Oracle database replication set, create new jobs
- Configure both jobs, PrinergyDB & PrinergyDBRestore. Implement instruction at bottom of page 15 or under header: Configure database replication in Double-Take Console – Mirror, Verify & Orphaned File / Path Mapping)
- Click OK to save
Important reminder: do not start PrinergyDBRestore !!!!!!!!!
For more detailed instructions on connecting the PrinergyDB replication job, see the EPM (Emergency Platemaking) and Hot Standby with Double-Take for Prinergy 9.x Installation Guide
Note: After completing the upgrade of all servers, a failover test must be completed to ensure the hot standby support is working correctly.