How To Migrate Ingress and AWDMS ATT Software from an Old Server to a New Server

How To Migrate Ingress and AWDMS ATT Software from an Old Server to a New Server

Migrating software from one server to another can be a daunting task, especially when it involves critical components like Ingress and AWDMS ATT. Therefore, careful planning and execution are necessary to ensure a successful migration. In this article, we will provide the steps involved in migrating Ingress and AWDMS software to a new server, so your migration process will be as smooth as possible.
1. Backup Ingress and AWDMS ATT database from Old PC
2. Backup User Photo from Old PC (upload folder)
3. Cancel AWDMS License from Old PC
4. Install Ingress and AWDMS software in New PC
5. Restore Ingress and AWDMS ATT database in New PC
6. Run Ingress DB Installer
7. Replace Existing “upload’’ Folder in New PC
8. Run AWDMS Setup Tool
9. Restart PC

 Process

1. Backup Ingress and AWDMS database from old PC

To backup Ingress and AWDMS databases using SQLyog Community, you can follow the steps below or refer to the article from link below:


SQLyog Installer:

a)   Install and launch SQLyog Community and connect to the database server where the Ingress and AWDMS databases are located.
b)     Select the Ingress database from the left-hand panel.
c)   Right-click on the selected database and choose “Backup/Export and "Backup Database As SQL Dump" from the context menu.
d)   Click on the "Export" button to start the backup process.
e)   Wait for the backup process to complete. Depending on the size of the databases, this may take some time.
f)   Repeat the same steps for the AWDMS database.

 
 
2. Backup User Photo from Old PC
Please backup or copy the whole "Upload" folder from:
C:\Program Files\BioSecurity\service\zkbiosecurity\BioSecurityFile\upload. 

In case the user photo is missing after the installation and you cannot download the photos from the Face ID5 terminal, you can use this folder as a backup.
 
3. Cancel AWDMS License from Old PC

If your AWDMS has been activated before, you need to Cancel the license in AWDMS software so that you will be able to use the same license on your new PC. To cancel the license, run AWDMS software > Click About (i icon) > Click Cancel.
 

4. Install Ingress and AWDMS software in New PC
You can download the Ingress and AWDMS software installer from the link below.


You may refer and follow the steps from the article in the link below for the complete installation guide. 

5. Restore Ingress and AWDMS database in New PC

Once the installation for both Ingress and AWDMS has been completed, you can proceed to restore the database on the new PC using SQLYog Community software. To restore Ingress and AWDMS databases using SQLyog Community, you can follow the steps below.
a)  Install and launch SQLyog Community and connect to the database server.
b) Select the Ingress database from the left-hand panel.
c) Right-click on the selected database and choose “Import” and "Execute SQL Script" from the context menu.
d)  Browse the database file and Click on the "Execute" button to start the restore process.
e)  Wait for the restoring process to complete. Depending on the size of the databases, this may take some time.
f) Repeat the same steps for the AWDMS database.
 
 
  

6. Run Ingress DB Installer

To run Ingress DB Installer, go to Start > All Program > FingerTec Ingress > Ingress DB Installer > Key In MySQL password > Test Connection > Update Connection > Upgrade DB > Close. This process will connect your Ingress software with the Ingress database that we restored before.

 
 
7. Replace Existing “upload’’ Folder in New PC with “upload’’ backup folder (Step 2) from Old PC.
Please copy and paste the “upload” folder backup in the location below in New PC.

C:\Program Files\BioSecurity\service\zkbiosecurity\BioSecurityFile
 
8. Run AWDMS Setup Tool
Go to AWDMS Setup Tool folder > Double click on AWDMSSetup.exe. Press any key to start the AWDMS setup. When completed, press any key to exit.
 
NOTE: Your computer screen might flash a few times, just click “Yes” in the popup dialog box to continue.
 
 
Next, right click on awdms.bat and select Run as administrator > Press any key to start running the batch file. When completed, press any key to exit.
 
 
9. Restart PC (Compulsory)
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Lastly, you need to restart your NEW PC to complete the Ingress/AWDMS software installation and database restoration process.
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