04. Upgrading TPOS V11 to V12

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What is changing in TPOS v12?

The most significant enhancement in TPOS v12 is the upgrading of the version of NodeJS. This update brings TPOS onto the latest Long Term Support (LTS) technology stack, delivering a more secure, reliable, and high-performing experience for customers.

Key benefits include:

• Improved performance and efficiency, helping the platform run more smoothly and respond faster.
• Enhanced security, with the latest security updates and more granular access controls to better protect your data.
• Greater reliability and monitoring capabilities, supporting increased system stability and faster issue identification.

These improvements ensure TPOS remains secure, supported, and ready to meet future business and operational requirements.

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Windows

• Windows Server 2016 and later versions.

Linux

• Customers using TPOS v11 should upgrade to TPOS v12. The previous installer is no longer compatible with newer Linux operating system versions.

Hardware Requirements

There are no changes to the existing hardware requirements for TPOS v12.

Installation and Upgrade

Upgrading an Existing TPOS Installation

Upgrading to TPOS v12 requires administrator privileges on Windows Server environments. The process is straightforward, and the installer will automatically detect and upgrade an existing installation.

Upgrade steps:

1. Download the TPOS v12 installer.
2. Run the installer (.exe file).
3. When prompted, confirm that you would like to upgrade the existing installation.
4. The installer will begin the upgrade process automatically.
5. A progress window will be displayed during installation.
6. Once complete, a confirmation message will notify you that the upgrade has been successful.

No additional configuration or installation details are required during the upgrade process.

New Installations

For systems where TPOS is not currently installed, the installer will guide you through the standard installation process.

Installation steps:

1. Download the TPOS v12 installer.
2. Run the installer (.exe file).
3. Provide the required installation information, including:
   • Installation location
   • Administrator username and password
   • Resource storage location
   • Network ports
   • Proxy settings (if applicable)
4. Select Install to begin the installation.
5. A progress window will be displayed during installation.
6. Once complete, a confirmation message will notify you that installation has been successful.
   
   
   

What This Means for Customers

Whether you are upgrading from an existing TPOS installation or deploying TPOS for the first time, the installation process has been designed to be simple and largely automated, minimising downtime and reducing the amount of manual configuration required.