Utility - Upgrade Database
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Purpose
This document allows the user to upgrade the database.
Prerequisites
You should have just completed a software release.
Context
When you do a new software release, it is possible that the structure and size of LILAC records have changed. An upgrade database will upgrade all the changed records in the database.
About This Screen
| Field | Enterable? | Instructions |
| Key | Yes | Displays the upgrade database key. |
| Operator | Yes | Type in the name of the person doing the upgrade. |
Transaction Processing
| Button | Description |
| Upgrade | Click the Upgrade button to perform the upgrade of the database. |
From Here
While a Utility - Reindex isn't necessary, doing one will reclaim the space that was used by the records that have been upgraded.