Upgrading from ShipRush v4.x Pro

 

If you use a custom integration with ShipRush (aka ShipRush SDK), you are probably fine (integrations to v4/v5 typically work without changes with v6). However, be sure to contact your developer before installing ShipRush v6 Pro to check.

 

If your ShipRush v4/v5 system tenders errors of any kind when End of Day is processed please STOP. Contact Z-Firm Technical Support to get these issues resolved before upgrading to v6.

 

ShipRush v4/v5 serial numbers work fine with ShipRush v6 also. You do not need a new serial number from Z-Firm.

 

ShipRush v6 will not move the ShipRush v4/v5 database. The existing database will be left in place, so that network mappings to it are not affected.

 

ShipRush Pro runs on only one PC

If you run ShipRush v4/v5 Pro on a single PC, use this five-step process:

 

  1. Run End of Day in ShipRush v4/v5   (If there are any errors, please stop and call Z-Firm Technical Support)

  2. Turn off anti-virus software

  3. Make a ShipRush v4/v5 State backup

  4. Run the ShipRush v6 installer and complete the wizard

  5. Do a single test shipment and End of Day

  6. Remove the ShipRush v4/v5 icons if still present

 

Done!

 

Remember to turn off all anti-virus software prior to running the ShipRush v6 upgrade.

 

Z-Firm Tech Support can upgrade your ShipRush Pro system for you! Schedule an appointment in advance and leave the upgrade to the pros! There is a fee per-PC. Contact Z-Firm Customer Service to request an upgrade appointment.

ShipRush Pro is on multiple PCs

For most businesses, ShipRush is an important production system. So it is prudent to prepare properly for the upgrade. Preparation has three goals:

 

  1. Ensure that the upgrade goes smoothly

  2. Prepare to roll back to v4/v5 in case something goes wrong with the upgrade

  3. Understand technically what is going on behind the scenes

 

Before Upgrading to v6:

 

Identify the PC that is the ShipRush v4/v5 'server' system. This is the PC that has the "Z-Firm ShipRush v4" (or 'v5') service present:

 

 

 

Remember to turn off all anti-virus software prior to running the ShipRush v5 upgrade.

 

This server PC will be upgraded first. On this system, take these steps:

 

  1. Process End of Day

  2. Ensure that the ShipRush program has been closed on all workstations.

  3. Make a ShipRush v4/v5 State backup

  4. Exit the ShipRush program on this system (the "server")

  5. Turn off anti virus software (until after the whole process is done)

  6. Identify the workstations that will need to be upgraded.

 

Now run the ShipRush v6 installer (the file downloaded from www.zfirm.com). Select the upgrade option in the wizard.

 

After the upgrade there are these steps:

 

  1. Do a single shipment and End of Day in ShipRush v6 to confirm proper operation.

  2. Configure printers as needed in ShipRush v6

  3. Install ShipRush v6 on workstations. During the wizard, direct ShipRush to ShipRush 'server' PC (the first system that was upgraded -- the PC that has the Z-Firm ShipRush v6 service)

  4. Remove the ShipRush v4/v5 icon wherever it appears (ShipRush v4/v5 will not function at this point, so remove the icon before users try it and get an error)

 

 

 

Technical Details of the ShipRush v4/v5 to v6 Migration (Optional Reading)

 

ShipRush v4/v5 Pro has three main components:

 

 

ShipRush v6 Pro has the same list:

 

 

With ShipRush v6, network workstations can either access the database directly (as in v4/v5) or can connect to the database via the ShipRush 'server' PC name.