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Alternatively, to back-out a Patch which contains database changes, another Patch would need to be created to restore the database objects back to their original state.

Reasons to consider using a Version upgrade:

  • Name of the Application has been changed.
  • Requirements to allow users to have parallel installations of the Application, with earlier versions and latest version on the same system.
  • Major change to functionality in Application since last version release.
  • Major upgrade of LANSA applied since last version release.
  • Need to install latest version as fully functioning Application.
  • Modifications to software include database changes.

Reasons to consider using a Patch upgrade:

  • Provide enhancements to existing functionality.
  • Provide new functionality (excluding database changes).
  • Changing, removing or adding shortcuts.
  • Agile development requiring frequent deployment of a small set of changes.
  • Apply bug fixes to rectify problems with your application.

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