Upgrading Skyline Collector: A Manual Approach
If you’re using the Skyline Collector 2.7, you may have noticed that the VAMI (Visual Analytics Management Interface) has been removed from the current version. This means that a manual upgrade from VAMI is no longer possible. However, you can still trigger a manual upgrade from the command line. In this blog post, we’ll go over the steps to check for updates and install the new version of Skyline Collector.
Step 1: Check for Updates
To check for updates, open a command prompt or terminal window and run the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -v
“`
This command will output information about the current version of Skyline Collector that you have installed. If there is an update available, you’ll see a message indicating that an update is available and providing a link to download the update.
Step 2: Install the New Version
If there is an update available, you can install it by running the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -upgrade
“`
This command will download the update and install it, including a reboot of your system.
Manual Upgrade from Command Line
If you prefer to upgrade manually from the command line, you can use the following steps:
Step 1: Stop the Skyline Collector Service
Before you can install the new version, you’ll need to stop the Skyline Collector service. To do this, run the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -stop
“`
Step 2: Uninstall the Current Version
Once the service is stopped, you can uninstall the current version of Skyline Collector by running the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -uninstall
“`
Step 3: Install the New Version
After uninstalling the current version, you can install the new version by running the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -upgrade
“`
Step 4: Start the Skyline Collector Service
Once the installation is complete, you can start the Skyline Collector service by running the following command:
“`
skyline-collector -start
“`
Conclusion
Upgrading Skyline Collector from the command line may seem like a more complicated process than using the VAMI, but it’s still a viable option for those who prefer to work in the command line. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily check for updates and install the new version of Skyline Collector. Remember that manual upgrades from the command line may require more technical expertise, so be sure to back up your system before attempting any upgrades.
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