How to revert back to a previous version of Pyramid

On this page, you will find how to revert back your Pyramid version to a previous one.

Pre-requisites:

• A backup of the Pyramid repository from the version you wish to revert back to.
• The installer of the version you need.

First Steps:

• If it wasn't already done, If you're using an IMDB (In-Memory DB), backup the 'imdata' folder to restore later.
  The default location is: "C:\Program Files\Pyramid\repository\imdata"
• If you're using publications, backup the below folder to have the ability to review and open published publications:
  "C:\Program Files\Pyramid\repository\general"
  This step should be done on each Pyramid server.
• Copy the machine key from config.ini 
  (C:\Program Files\Pyramid\config.ini).
  After the reinstallation copy the old machine key to the new config.ini
  look for:
  [machine]
  installType=1
  host=myPyramidserver.com
  machineKey=0e93adc283152805cceb676d9a38ec1e

Uninstall:

• Remove Pyramid completely from the server(s) through the control panel.
  For more details, please follow up on this article:
  'How to fully uninstall Pyramid'

Re-install:

• Restore the backup of the Pyramid repository.
• Install the previous version of Pyramid
  * Use the option of using an existing DB and point it to the restored DB.
• After the installation is complete, copy the old machine key into the new config.ini
• Remove all the new server entries in the table "server_instances" (In Pyramid repository) (check according to the date they were added)
• Restart Pyramid services and try to log in.
• Restore the contents of the IMDB and General folder to their relative locations.