Upgrading from Enterprise Server

How to upgrade from Enterprise Server to Connect Server.

If you are upgrading a previous version of Enterprise Server to Connect Server, follow these steps:

  1. Set up Internet Information Service (IIS) for Web UI

    Before upgrading from Enterprise Server to Connect Server, you must install the Internet Information Service (IIS) on your computer. Please refer to the topic Product Setup, Step 1, for detailed information.

  2. Download the latest Connect Server installer

    Download the Connect Server installer from the location below. Use the credentials provided to your organization by Aspera to access the link.

    Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to update your software to the latest version.

  3. Change existing installation to include the Connect Server Web UI

    Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, select Aspera Enterprise Server and click Change. Click Next in the Aspera Enterprise Server Setup wizard screen, and click Change.

    Change existing installation

    In the Custom Setup screen, click Connect Server Web UI and select Will be installed on local hard drive. Click Next to proceed.

    Add Web UI
  4. Import Connect Server license

    To update the license key, launch the application ( Start Menu > All Programs > Aspera > Enterprise Server > Enterprise Server) and go to Menu bar > Tools > License to bring up the License window.

    Bring up the License window to update your license.

    You may click the Import License File... and select the license file, or Paste License Text... to copy-and-paste the license file's content. When finished, the license information will appear in the window. Verify that it is correct and click Close.