![]() If your users are not using the Kerio Outlook Connector, there is nothing to be done on the client side. If you are really far behind - older than version 6.7.3 Patch 1 (January 2010), you'll need to do your upgrade in steps - see the How do I update Kerio Connect when a new version is available? article. I can help you with that if you are one of my customers - as with any support issues, there is no charge for that. After any upgrade you will want to run through your configuration to become familiar with any changes there and investigate any new features you'll want to configure. You'll want to read the appropriate parts of connect/history and connect/history/older to get a feel for things that have changed. If you are behind by several versions, that's usually no different than a simple upgrade: just download the latest version and install it. See my Unsupported use of KMSRECOVER for moving Kerio Connect and Transferring a Kerio Connect Server with rsync for more details on that. The other issue is how to get the Store data to the new machine. You can download any older version of Connect see How do I get older versions of Kerio software? I suggest doing the version upgrade AFTER the physical move. One is what to do when you plan a version upgrade at the same time as the hardware change. Most of that is covered in Kerio's KB article How do I move Kerio Connect from one machine to another (or change Operating Systems)?, but there are a few things that doesn't mention. ![]() Another is when you have delayed doing upgrades for some time. One is when you are moving to new hardware or changing operating systems. ![]() There are circumstances where a bit more planning and work may need to be done. Follow the general directions at How do I update Kerio Connect when a new version is available? Of course you should always have current backups before any upgrade, but there is an extremely low likelihood of any trouble whatsoever. ![]() The process is quick and painless - a very brief interruption of services and then you are back in business. Most of the time, upgrading Kerio Connect involves nothing more than downloading the installer for the new version and running it.
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