How to Switch the Database Connection String of a Decisions Instance?

Hey there,

I would be glad to help you out here. Before switching your database connection string, we recommend you backup all appropriate items as outlined in the below documentation. These items include the Settings.xml, the database itself, Module files, the Decisions File Storage, and any keys.dat files you may have.

Backup of Decisions Database: Backup of Decisions Database and File System

Afterwards, you can switch the database connection by using the installer. Upon entering the installer, you can enable the "Change Settings on Update" flag which allows you to change the database connection in the later steps.

After testing the new connection string, you can then continue until the end of the installer steps to update the existing instance and point it to the new database. The database does not need to be previously created for this to switch successfully.

Hope this helps!

-Cody