Important: If you receive error
messages when you uninstall Metasys Server (ADS/ADX) software, you may have problems
reinstalling it. Diagnose these problems before you attempt to reinstall the software.
Important: The Metasys Server is
offline from when you uninstall the software to when you finish the upgrade or reinstallation.
Be aware that if your historical databases are over 500 MB, the upgrade may take several hours
to complete. Consider using the Metasys Database Manager or SQL Server software tools to purge
your historical database before an upgrade. Refer to the
Metasys Database Manager Help (LIT-12011202)
for details.
Note: The Metasys Server software must be
able to communicate with the SQL Server databases during the uninstallation process.