Upgrading the IDERA Dashboard allows you to take advantage of the new features available in the latest version.
Upgrade checklist
To successfully upgrade your Microsoft SQL Server environment to this build, complete the procedures outlined in the following table.
| Ensure the computer on which you want to upgrade the IDERA Dashboard meets or exceeds the software requirements. | |
| Ensure your Windows logon account has local administrator permissions on the computer you intend to upgrade. | |
| Review the product architecture. | |
| Close all open applications on the computer you intend to upgrade. | |
| Upgrade your IDERA Dashboard installation. |