Note
This article is about Coffalyser.Net for conventional MLPA data analysis. For information about Coffalyser digitalMLPA for digitalMLPA data analysis, see this article.
Coffalyser.Net is continuously improved based on feedback from customers and new insights. The Coffalyser.Net Installation Manual contains detailed, step-by-step instructions to update Coffalyser.Net.
Important
Before starting, read the important notes at the beginning of the chapter about updating in the installation manual.
The general procedure consists of the following steps:
- Making a note of the current configuration of Coffalyser.Net.
- Uninstalling the old version of Coffalyser.Net (not of Microsoft SQL Server).
- Installing the latest version of Coffalyser.Net. Note that Coffalyser.Net can be updated to the latest version from any previous version – it is not necessary to update to an intermediate version first.
- Making a backup of the database (not required but recommended).
- Configuring the latest version of Coffalyser.Net to connect to your existing data.
See the installation manual for more details. This procedure requires administrative rights on the computer, which may require assistance from your IT department.