OpenEdge Data Management:<br />Database Administration Converting a Progress Version 9 database to OpenEdge Release10

The PROUTIL CONV910 utility converts the schema of a Progress Version 9 database to an OpenEdge Release 10 database.

Back up the database using Progress Version 9.

Caution: There is always a chance that your schema could become corrupt during conversion. If the conversion fails, your database cannot be recovered. If this happens, you must revert to the backup copy of your database and begin the conversion again.

Disable after-imaging and two-phase commit.You should disable after-imaging and two-phase commit before starting the conversion; however, if you forget to do so, PROUTIL will disable after-imaging and two-phase commit for you. PROUTIL issues an informational message when it disables after-imaging and/or two-phase commit.

Truncate your before-image file. PROUTIL will not convert your Version 9 database schema if you do not truncate the before-image file before you start the conversion.

Disable replication, if applicable. PROUTIL cannot convert a Version 9 database if replication is enabled.

Verify that your Version 9 backup exists, then install OpenEdge Release 10 following the instructions in OpenEdge Getting Started: Installation and Configuration .

Execute PROUTIL CONV910 to convert your database:


`proutil` `db-name` `-C conv910`

After you have successfully converted your database, back up your OpenEdge Release 10 database.

You should back up your Release 10 database in case it is damaged due to some failure. If you have only a Progress Version 9 backup of your database, then you would need to go through the conversion process again to convert your Version 9 backup to an OpenEdge Release 10 database.