reverting back to 7.5

dsx_newbie · Post by **dsx_newbie** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:18 am

Is there a way to revert back from DS v8.1 to DS 7.5.1?

DS V8.1 was installed on top of DS V.7.5.1 and upgraded the jobs to DS V.8.1.

If DSv 8.1 is uninstalled the 7.5.1 jbs will be lost along with it?

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:47 am

You must use the backups/exports you did before upgrading.

Uninstall 8.1 completely, install 7.5.1 then import from your exports (or restore from backups).

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:28 am

Key to Ray's point is the use of exports made before the 8.x install. And anything done post upgrade would be lost.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:12 pm

But surely anyone with a modicum of sense takes a backup before upgrading! DataStage or any other software.

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:48 pm

Yes, but how many modicums (modicii?) does it take?

(and don't call me Shirley)

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:51 pm

"Modica" would be the plural, however plurality does not enter the argument.