Upgrading Intellicus to 25.x
Intellicus 25.x introduces significant functional enhancements while maintaining full backward compatibility. All reports, dashboards, query objects, and other analytical content designed in earlier versions will continue to function in Intellicus 25.x.
To learn more about the newly introduced features and enhancements, refer to the Intellicus Release Notes.
Note
You must have administrator privileges on the machine where you are performing the upgrade
Key Considerations Before Upgrade
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Support entitlement | Ensure that you have an active Intellicus Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) to access the latest GA version of the product. |
Upgrade testing | Perform a full upgrade rehearsal in a test environment before upgrading the production environment. Validate all reports, dashboards, query objects, analytical objects (cubes), schedules, and export formats. |
Object consistency | Intellicus 25.x introduces enhanced UI and functionality. As a result, visual or functional changes may occur in reports, dashboards, and query objects. Validate all business-critical content after upgrade. |
White-labeling and customizations | If your Intellicus deployment includes branding or customizations, reapply these changes in the upgraded version. This includes modified styles, logos, custom scripts, or portal configurations. |
Upgrade Process Overview
Download the Intellicus 25.x Setup:
Obtain the latest GA version from the Intellicus Support Portal or contact support@intellicus.com.
Backup Existing Deployment:
Take a backup of the following components:
Entire Intellicus installation directory
Database schemas used for Intellicus metadata and job scheduling
Configuration files (e.g.,
.properties,server.xml,security.xml)Custom scripts or white-labeled UI files
Refer to Platform-specific Installation Guide:
Follow the installation guide relevant to your OS (Windows, Linux, or macOS) to install Intellicus 25.x.
Perform a fresh installation or choose the upgrade option, as applicable.
Restore and Validate:
Restore necessary configurations and validate the environment.
Reapply white-labeling or custom changes, if applicable.
Test all major functionalities including:
Reports
Dashboards
Query Objects
Cubes
Schedules
Export formats (PDF, Excel, etc.)
- Intellicus Upgrade Process
- Backup Files
- Backup Files using iPackager
- Uninstalling Intellicus (during upgrade process)
- Installing Intellicus 25.x
- Customization and White-Labeling
- Restoring Previous Version's Configurations
- Starting Intellicus 25.x
- Point to Previous Version's Intellicus Repository Database
- Deploy the CAB File on the New Version
- Post Upgrade Checklist