Upgrading DataVeil Software

Download and Unzip

To upgrade the DataVeil software, first download the new software ZIP file and unzip it into a new folder.

Note: On Windows systems avoid unzipping under a system folder, such as Program Files, because security-related errors may occur such as when DataVeil attempts to create reports or log files in its default location (installed folder). Furthermore, the cause of such errors may not be obvious.

DataVeil does not perform any installation procedures into the operating system. Basically, DataVeil is run from wherever it is unzipped. This helps keeps installation clean and simple.

Note: You can install different versions of the DataVeil software side-by-side; however, only one instance of the DataVeil GUI can be running at any given time in an OS user's account because the software shall attempt to use the same application cache folder. However, multiple concurrent instances of DataVeil command line processes can be run.
  

Native Libraries

If you had previously installed DataVeil Native Libraries on your DBMS then you may need to upgrade these.

The Native Libraries are not expected to change frequently and may be compatible with newer versions of DataVeil software. You can check the README.pdf in the unzipped "dataveil" software folder for compatibility information. You can also attempt a Preview masking run that uses the Native Libraries and a message shall be logged if the Native Library version is not compatible. 

If an installed Native Library is not compatible with a newer version of the DataVeil software then you shall first need to uninstall the existing Native Library and then install the new Native Library. Instructions for uninstalling and installing can be found in the Native Library section.
  

Update any Shortcuts

If you have been running DataVeil using a shortcut then please make sure that you update it to point to the new run_dataveil_gui file.

Now you just run the new DataVeil run_dataveil_gui file from the unzipped location instead of your current DataVeil run_dataveil_gui file. See Starting the Graphical User Interface and Command Line Execution for further details.
 

Other System Settings

Other system settings are available such as explicitly defining the Java JDK location and default GUI font size. Please refer to System Customization.
  

Confirm New Version

You can confirm which version of DataVeil you are running by looking at the version number displayed in the GUI main title bar.
  

Conclusion

The upgrade procedure is completed.

The license file location and all other preferences and settings from the previous version of DataVeil shall be automatically found by the new version of DataVeil.