EMDI Upgrade Procedure

Close every EMDI window on all workstations and cash registers before you start.

EMDI upgrade guide in three steps:

  1. Backup
    Right-click the EMDI shortcut and choose “Open file location”, or open the install folder, e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\SBZ systems\EMDI. Copy the entire EMDI folder to a safe place (another drive or external disk).
  2. Download the installer
    Download EMDI from the product page for the edition you need, e.g. https://www.sbzsystems.com/software/emdi-business-management/
  3. Run the installer
    Run EMDI.exe. In the wizard, accept the license and continue.


    EMDI setup - License Agreement


    On the Database step, choose Install so the database is installed as a service.


    EMDI setup - Database Install
  4. Database upgrade
    Run dbupgrade.exe from the EMDI install folder, e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\SBZ systems\EMDI\upgrade
  • The list should already contain the databases to upgrade. If the list is empty or a database is missing, click Add files and add it. You can select one or more databases. If none are selected, all listed databases are updated.
  • By default the script sqlupgrade.sql appears at the bottom. If needed, click SQL script and change it.
  • Leave Fix database unchecked. Use it only when a database needs repair.
  • Click Update DB and wait until it finishes. Progress appears in the log area, and at the end it is saved to upgrade\emdi_dbupgrade.log.

Alternatively from EMDI settings

From the three-dots menu you can choose Upgrade.

EMDI - Upgrade menu

If you follow this procedure, the upgrade completes without data loss.

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