Upgrade the management infrastructure

The Forcepoint Infrastructure provides basic framework for all of the components that make up management server. This framework includes a central settings database that stores shared configuration (like administrator directory and account information) for all management modules, as well as other internal shared services.

The infrastructure upgrade wizard contains the following screens.

Wizard Screen Fields
Welcome

Initiates the wizard.

  1. Click Next to begin the upgrade process. The system checks disk space requirements.
  2. When prompted, click Next to launch the installation wizard.
Pre-Installation Summary

Shows information about the upgrade, including:

  • The destination folder for the installation files.
  • The name of the SQL Server machine and the user. name of an authorized database administrator. The user must enter the SQL credentials used in the install of the earlier version of DLP.
  • The IP address of the management server and its administrator credentials.

Click Next to accept the properties.
Installation

Shows upgrade progress.

The system stops processes, copies new files, updates component registration, removes unused files, and more.

A pop up message appears at this stage, warning that all modules must be upgraded. This pop up may be hidden behind the main installer window, so if the upgrade process appears to freeze, locate the hidden pop up by moving the main installer window, then click OK to proceed.

In addition, if a Data Task Scheduler window opens, the installer offers the option to stop the Work Scheduler service, or continue running the installer and reboot at the end. Reboot is the recommended approach.
Summary

Provides an overview of what has been upgraded, including:

  • The destination folder for the installation files.
  • The name of the SQL Server machine and the user name of an authorized database administrator.
  • The IP address of the management server and its administrator credentials.

Click Finish to complete the upgrade for this module. Restart the machine if prompted.