LTS 4.8 to LTS 2023

Welcome to the ARender migration documentation, where we will guide you through the process of upgrading from Version 4 to Version 2023 of ARender.

The primary focus of this update is on the UI aspect, transitioning from a WAR deployment in Version 4 to a Spring Boot deployment in Version 2023. Note that for the Rendition aspect, the installation process remains the same for both Versions 4 and 2023.

Introduction

Version 2023 of ARender represents a significant step in the evolution of our product’s UI component, incorporating Spring Boot to enhance stability, performance, and deployment flexibility. This documentation is designed to guide you through the process of migrating the UI component from Version 4 to Version 2023, with an emphasis on the necessary changes for Spring Boot deployment.

Prerequisites

Before starting the migration of ARender’s UI component, ensure you meet the following prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Spring Boot.
• The ARender UI version 2023 binary should be downloaded and ready to deploy. You can download it here.
• The ARender Rendition version 2023 binary should be downloaded and ready to install. You can download it here.
• Specific configurations from your ARender deployment in Version 4.

Migrating from Version 4 to Version 2023 of ARender

Migrating ARender Rendition

Before installing ARender Rendition Version 2023, you need to perform the following steps to migrate your current Version 4 installation to Version 2023:

• Stop and Remove the Rendition Service

$> sc stop ARenderRenditionService
$> .\removeService.bat

$> systemctl stop ARenderRenditionEngineService.service
$> ./removeService.sh

$> service ARenderRenditionEngineService stop
$> ./removeService.sh

• Install Rendition Version 2023: Follow the detailed installation instructions in the official documentation, available here. This documentation will guide you through the Version 2023 installation process.

• Transfer Properties: Once ARender Rendition Version 2023 is installed, you will need to transfer the properties and configurations from your current Version 4 installation to the new one. To do this, refer to the list of property changes listed here. Ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly migrated to Version 2023.

• Configure ARender Rendition Version 2023: After transferring the properties, you can configure ARender Rendition Version 2023 according to your specific needs using the documentation here.

Migrating ARender UI Version 4 to Version 2023

Before installing ARender UI Version 2023, you need to perform the following steps to migrate your current Version 4 installation to Version 2023:

• Stop the Application Server Service: Ensure you stop the service of your current application server where ARender UI Version 4 is deployed. This will ensure a smooth transition to Version 2023.

• Install ARender WEB-UI Version 2023: Follow the detailed installation instructions for ARender UI Version 2023 in the official documentation, available here. This documentation will guide you through the Version 2023 installation process.

• Transfer Properties: Once ARender UI Version 2023 is installed, you will need to transfer the properties and configurations from your current Version 4 installation to the new one. To do this, refer to the list of property changes listed here to ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly migrated to Version 2023.

• Configuring ARender UI Version 2023: After transferring the properties, you can customize ARender UI Version 2023 according to your specific requirements by following the documentation available here.