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2021.31.0 | General | Document created for the instructions to install AGRIS Version 2021.31.0 |
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Introduction
Purpose
The Installation Instructions assist you in performing new software installations of the AGRIS System Version 2021.31.0 software. Also use these instructions to upgrade AGRIS System Version 9.5versions 10.0.0 and higher to this new version.
For information regarding running AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server, please refer to the documentation here: AGRIS on Microsoft SQL Server
IMPORTANT: Before upgrading your system to AGRIS 2021.31.0, read Appendix H – Tips, Known Issues, and Best Practices IMPORTANT: Installing or upgrading AGRIS requires up to two (2) system restarts on all server and client machines, as detailed below. Please take this into consideration when planning your installation or upgrade. 1. A system restart after completing the .NET Framework installation program (this installation program will only run if the computer does not yet have the required version of the .NET Framework) 2. A system restart after completing the AGRIS installation program |
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The following table summarizes the major hardware (HW) and software (SW) requirements changes relating to the maintenance and support of AGRIS 2021.31.0 (compared to the previous release of AGRIS).
Requirement | Added | Removed | |
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HW-Hard-Drive | No changes. | No changes. | |
HW-RAM | No changes.* | No changes. | |
HW-CPU | No changes. | No changes. | |
SW – AGRIS Dataset Conversions | No changes.No changes | AGRIS dataset conversions from versions prior to 10.0.0. | |
SW-Database Engine | Actian ZEN v14™ SP1 Update 2 (Build 14.11.023) | Actian® Zen™ v14 SP1 (Build 14.10.035) No changes. | No changes. |
SW-Database File Format | No changes. | No changes. | |
SW-Operating System | No changes. | No changes. | |
SW-Application Software | No changes. | No changes. | |
SW-Report Component | No changes. | No changes. | |
SW- Terminal Server | No changes. | No changes. |
*The installation utility checks for at least 512MB of RAM and quits if this amount is not met.
Upgrading From Previous Versions of AGRIS
Note:this amount is not met.
Upgrading From Previous Versions of AGRIS
Important Note: Dataset conversions from version 9.6.x or earlier are not supported in this upgrade. If you are upgrading from AGRIS Version version 9.4.6.x or earlier, please contact Greenstone Technical Support (800-366-2474). Conversions from V9.4.6.x or earlier are not supported in this upgrade.you will first need to upgrade to version 20.3.0 with the instructions HERE. Be sure to convert all of your datasets to version 20.3.0. Then return to this page to continue the upgrade to version 21.1.0.
New as of V9.6.0.0: Retained Settings During Upgrade
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RetailWise customers cannot upgrade directly to AGRIS 2021.31.0 and must coordinate their upgrade to Store Manager ES and AGRIS 2021.31.0 with the Sales Team (800-393-0075). The AGRIS Integration Platform (AIP) for RetailWise, which is translates data between RetailWise and AGRIS, is not supported in AGRIS 9.5.0.7 and higher. Note that customers already running Store Manager ES are not impacted by this and are able to upgrade to AGRIS 2021.31.0.
Tips for Minimizing Downtime During the Installation
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Greenstone provides support to all subscribing users of the AGRIS System Version 2021.31.0. You can contact our Technical Assistance Center in the following ways:
Email: Mysupport@culturatech.com
Phone: (800) 366-2474
Mail: 3820 Mansell Road, Suite 375. Alpharetta, GA 30022
Website: http://www.greenstonesystems.com/
Knowledge Base https://culturana.force.com/s/login
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- Create a network share (Example: \\servername\apps\AGRISDIST). All users need Read permissions to this share.
- The network administrator should save all the installation files to this share.
- If an update is available (update.exe), it should be copied to the same folder that contains the setup.exe, which was created in the previous step.
- Install AGRIS Version 2021.31.0 or later on all AGRIS servers, for example, component servers, database servers, etc. Also, apply updates, if they exist, for example, update.exe.
- Install AGRIS Version 2021.31.0 or later on all your AGRIS workstations. The AGRIS clients are now ready to detect updates from your servers. When you receive an update from AGRIS, you only have to update your Component Server(s) and application server(s). If you have not specifically set up a Component Server(s), then we assume the database server is the Component Server.
AGRIS
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1.0 Network Installation
Installation Checklist
Print this checklist to assist you in installing AGRIS 2021.31.0.
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1. | Sec 2.2 | Verify your workstations and servers meet or exceed the system requirements and check their compatibility with current hardware requirements. | |
2. | Sec 2.3 | Install any outstanding Windows Service Packs (if necessary). | |
3. | – | Install a supported version of Pervasive® PSQL™ Server on the database server(s) using the instructions available at https://culturana.force.com/s/article/ka036000000oLocAAE/AGRIS-Installing-Actian-PSQL-v12-SP1-and-Update-3?r=1 | |
4. | – | Install a supported version of Pervasive® PSQL™ Client on any AGRIS client workstations, including Citrix or Terminal Servers using the instructions available at https://culturana.force.com/s/article/ka036000000oLocAAE/AGRIS-Installing-Actian-PSQL-v12-SP1-and-Update-3?r=1 | |
5. | Sec 2.5 | Set up a padmin user account. | |
6. | Sec 2.7 | Create a COM+ Services user account. | |
7. | Sec 2.8 | Set up network COM+ access on the AGRIS Server. | |
8. | Sec 2.10 | Set up the AGRIS directory structure and permissions. | |
9. | Sec 2.14 | IMPORTANT! Back up your datasets. | |
10. | – | Stop the Pervasive® PSQL™ services on the AGRIS server. | |
11. | Sec 3 | Manually install AGRIS Server on the database server. | |
12. | Sec 4 | Manually install AGRIS Server on any Citrix Servers/Terminal Servers. | |
13. | Sec 5 | Manually install AGRIS Client on all your workstations. | |
14. | Sec 2.17 | Download and manually install the latest AGRIS Service Pack on the database server and on any Citrix Servers/Terminal Servers. | |
15. | Sec 1.9 | Use the Auto-Update feature to apply the latest service pack to all client workstations. | |
16. | – | Launch AGRIS from a client workstation to create the datasets folder and first database. | |
17. | Sec 10 | Update the licenses file and the extended options | |
19. | Sec 7 | Install any standalone units that use oneWeigh. | |
20. | Sec 2.16 | If necessary, set up Auto Blender configurations to include AGRIS User information. | |
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Please consult the AGRIS Version 2021.31.0 System Requirements document before proceeding with the install. Please verify that all computers meet or exceed the minimum system requirements.
Note: The AGRIS installation will fail if minimum system requirements are not met.
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- Stop the Auto Blender services.
- If you have not already done so, convert your first dataset to AGRIS 2021.31.0.
- From the AGRIS Main Menu, select AGY >> General Setup >> Automated Controls to display the Automated Blender Setup window.
The Automated Blender Setup Window - For each Auto Blender:
- Click the button to the right of the Auto Blender field to select an automated blender from the list.
- Click the button to the right of the AGRIS User field to select a user from the list. Be sure to select an AGRIS user with password permissions set to Never Expire.
- Click Apply to apply the changes.
- When you finish assigning users, click OK to close the Automated Blender Setup window.
- Restart the Auto Blender services.
Downloading the AGRIS
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1.0 Installation Program
- From the console of the server or standalone unit, click Start >> Run…
- Type https://culturana.force.com/ >> click OK. (NOTE: It may be best to use the Edge or Internet Explorer browser as the Chrome browser may block the links).
- Log on to the website
- If you are not already signed up for a user account, you can click the "Register" link to sign up. Account applications are reviewed and approved within 8 business hours.
- Click search for the AGRIS 2021.31.0 is Available Article and the Download setup.exe link for AGRIS 2021.31.0.
- Click Save when the "Do you want to run or save this file?" message displays.
- On the left side of the window, click Desktop, and then click Save on the bottom, right side to download the update (which may take a few minutes).
- WARNING: Due to enhanced security features in Windows, please ensure that the installer is unblocked prior to installation using the following steps:
- Right-click on the downloaded installation file and click Properties
- At the bottom of the General tab, look for a button that says "Unblock"
- If the button exists, click Unblock and then click OK
- If the button does not exist, click Cancel
- If necessary, you can request an AGRIS 2021.31.0 CD from the Technical Assistance Center (800-366-2474) or by emailing Mysupport@culturatech.com.
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Install components in the following order:
AGRIS
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1.0 Server Installation
This section describes how to install the AGRIS System Version 2021.31.0 software in the supported configurations listed in the AGRIS System Requirements document. It assumes that all hardware and supporting software requirements are in place and operational.
The following prerequisites must be satisfied:
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Note: The existing version of the AGRIS System must be version 910.51.0 or higher. No earlier versions of the software can be directly upgraded to Version 2021.31.0.
- Ensure that you have a complete backup of your current version's software and data.
- Purge any unnecessary data files to enhance dataset conversion performance.
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Citrix Server/Terminal Server Installation
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1.0 Citrix Server/Terminal Server Installation checklist
Install components in the following order based on the application server software being used:
Citrix Server | Windows Server 2012 R2 Terminal Services |
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Install Terminal Services | Install Terminal Services |
Install MetaFrame XP/Presentation Server or Citrix XenApp 6.5.0 | |
Pervasive® PSQL™ 32-bit Client | Pervasive® PSQL™ 32-bit Client |
AGRIS Server | AGRIS Server |
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1.0 Server on Citrix Server/Terminal Server
- Log all users out of the Citrix/Terminal Server(s) and prevent additional users from logging on while installing AGRIS.
- Close all other applications and restart the server.
- Install a supported version of Pervasive® PSQL™ using the instructions available on the AGRIS Customer Portal site:
https://culturana.force.com/s/article/ka036000000oLocAAE/AGRIS-Installing-Actian-PSQL-v12-SP1-and-Update-3?r=1 * = NOTE: It may be best to use the Edge or Internet Explorer browser as the Chrome browser may block the above links. - Complete section 3.2 to install AGRIS.
- Manually set the AGRIS data path - see Section 13.1 for additional information.
- Save the AGRIS data path and restart the server.
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Pervasive® PSQL™ 32-bit Client | Pervasive® PSQL™ 32-bit Client |
AGRIS Client | AGRIS Client |
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1.0 Client Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT:Before installing the AGRIS Client, install a supported version of Pervasive® PSQL™ on the client workstation using the instructions available at; at
https://culturana.force.com/s/article/ka036000000oLocAAE/AGRIS-Installing-Actian-PSQL-v12-SP1-and-Update-3?r=1
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Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 |
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No Service Pack | No Service Pack |
Pervasive® PSQL™ Workgroup | Pervasive® PSQL™ Workgroup |
AGRIS Standalone | AGRIS Standalone |
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1.0 Standalone Installation
- Installing the .NET Framework:
- For Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, part of the.NET Framework must be installed through the Programs and Features:
- Click Start and type "Programs and Features", then click on the Programs and Features.
- Click on the Turn Windows Features on or off link.
- Checkmark the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) checkbox
- Click OK to start the installation
- Once the installation is complete, click Close
- Close the Programs and Features
- Proceed with the next step in the AGRIS installation.
- For all other supported standalone operating systems, there are no extra steps for the .NET Framework.
- For Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, part of the.NET Framework must be installed through the Programs and Features:
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If you did not create a network share in section 2.10:Anchor StandaloneNextStep StandaloneNextStep - Insert the AGRIS 20.3.0 CD into the CD ROM. Use the Windows Start\Run utility to browse to setup.exe on the CD.
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If you are converting from earlier versions of the AGRIS Business System to Version 20.3.0, this is a simple process.
Note:If you are upgrading from AGRIS Version 9.4.6.x or earlier, please contact Greenstone Technical Support (800-366-2474). Conversions from V9.4.6.x or earlier are not supported in this upgrade.
This version of AGRIS supports dataset conversions from versions 10.0.0 and higher.
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- Launch AGRIS 2021.31.0 and the Select Dataset screen will appear.
- Choose the desired dataset and click Select.
- A window appears describing that a dataset conversion is required.
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Use the licensing setup to set the number of user licenses for each purchased package. The licensing setup for the AGRIS Business System is located in the main system menu under Help. Use this process along with the licensing diskette that accompanies the AGRIS 2021.31.0 installation CD. Load the licensing diskette during installation or if any package licenses are upgraded.
Note:Program module icons are not present until the package is licensed for use. An access code is required during this procedure, so perform this procedure during hours when the Technical Assistance Center (800-366-2474) is available. Tell them that you are performing the license update procedure and need an access code.
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Note: Extended options control access to selected package menu options. Upgrading to AGRIS 2021.31.0 requires application of initial extended option settings from the license file. All extended options are considered "off" until this process is complete. Skipping this process will block access to package menu options controlled by extended options.
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If the current dataset has already been converted to AGRIS 2021.31.0 and this is the first time Extended Option System Default Settings have been updated, then elect to update the current dataset with the System Default Settings. Once Extended Option System Default Settings are set, they will be automatically applied to a dataset during conversion to AGRIS 2021.31.0, or when a package is initialized in a dataset.
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- The Target command, above, shows an example of allowing the shortcut to point to an alternate agris.ini file. This is accomplished by including the "/I" parameter, followed by the drive letter and full directory path, then the name of the agris.ini file. You can also use this new parameter within a .BAT file from DOS when launching the main AGRIS menu (SysMenu.exe). You can set up multiple desktop shortcuts or batch files and use the command line parameter to access the alternate agris.ini files. The contents of the alternate agris.ini file allow access to multiple sets of "dataset" directory and "userprog" directories with one installation of the Version 2021.31.0 system.
- Add the current .ini file location and current SUPPORT and USERPROG path settings. Since you can access multiple INI files, the System Information Report was enhanced to show the currently active Userprog, Support and Data paths, and the currently active agris.ini file.
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If your datasets require reformatting as part of the upgrade to AGRIS 2021.31.0, a new validation utility now allows you to scan these datasets for errors before converting them.
When starting a Dataset Conversion during the upgrade to Version 2021.31.0, the Select Dataset window will appear.
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The following is a list of tips, known issues, and best practices for installing or upgrading to more recent Microsoft operating systems, Pervasive® PSQL™, and AGRIS 2021.31.0.
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RetailWise customers cannot upgrade directly to this version of AGRIS and must coordinate their upgrade to Store Manager ES and AGRIS 2021.31.0 with the Sales Team (800-393-0075). The AGRIS Integration Platform (AIP) for RetailWise, which is translates data between RetailWise and AGRIS, is not supported in AGRIS 9.5.0.7 and higher. Note that customers already running Store Manager ES are not impacted by this and are able to upgrade to AGRIS 2021.31.0. | |
If upgrading to Pervasive® PSQL™ v10 or greater, instead of uninstalling the previous version and installing the new version: | |
If the .db file format is incompatible or corrupt, you may receive a *Btrieve 46 error (access to file denied). This error could also affect any of the *.db files in the C:\Retailwise\Vertical folder. |
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You cannot apply an Auto Update to a Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, nor Windows Server 2019 machine. All Service Pack installations must be carried out manually, while logged in as an Administrator. | |
If you need to set up an ODBC connection for Junge® Automated Blenders in a 64-bit environment, you will need to open the ODBC setup via C:\Windows\SysWOW64\odbcad32.exe. The ODBC setup that opens through the Windows Control Panel (C:\Windows\System32\odbcad32.exe) has only one option (SQL Server). | |
Changing the color scheme from the Windows Server 2008 basic color scheme to either the Standard or Classic color scheme may cause some disabled AgroGuide fields to appear as though they are available. |
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Start all conversions on the Database server. | |
The Database Conversion utility creates a log entry for the conversion of each package in the dataset. | |
On workstations where both AGRIS and Fuel Connect™ are installed, you must stop the Fuel Connect service before upgrading AGRIS. | |
When transferring data between datasets using either the DTR process or Imports, ensure that both datasets are already converted to AGRIS 2021.31.0 before starting the transfer process. | |
When validating datasets prior to conversion, a File not Found or Package not Found entry may appear in the error log. While this does not prevent the conversion process from running, you may need to rebuild some dataset files following the conversion. If necessary, call the Technical Assistance Center (800-366-2474) for further assistance. | |
If you receive an Auto Blender Log cannot create session message, it indicates that an invalid login attempt occurred for an auto blender. | |
AgroGuide Data Scrub: This conversion automatically corrects any Farm, Field, or Crop Zone codes that end with characters other than 0-9, a-z or A-Z. |
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