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Simple environment, where the Management Console, the Repository, and the Management Service all reside on the same computer.

A simple environment can be upgraded through the setup program.

Distributed environment, where each SQL Safe Backup component resides on a different computer.

Staged

A distributed environment requires a staged upgrade to maintain backup continuity while each component is upgraded.

Multiple Management Consoles deployed to different computers.

Staged

A SQL Safe Backup installation with multiple Management Consoles requires a staged upgrade in order to maintain a connection with all Backup Agents while each component is upgraded.

Backup Agents from different SQL Safe Backup versions.

Staged

An environment that manages Backup Agents from different SQL Safe Backup versions requires a staged upgrade in order to maintain a connection with all Backup Agents while each component is upgraded.

Change control policies that require multi-phased upgrades.

Staged

An environment with stringent change control policies requires a multi-phased upgrade in order to test each updated component thoroughly before moving on to the next step.