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Jama Connect User Guide

Restore to a new server from .jama or XML (traditional)

When you set up a new server, you can install Jama Connect and restore data using the .jama or XML file backup you created. See Back up to .jama or XML file.

Important

If you use SAML in your environment, it was disabled before you created the .jama or XML backup. When you install Jama Connect on a new server, it will be running Basic authentication. You must re-enable SAML to use that authentication method.

  1. Log in to Jama Connect as the root user on the new server.

  2. Install Jama Connect:

    • On the Settings page under Database settings, select the database you are using: MySQL or SQL Server.

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    • Under Restore Jama Backup, enter the file path for the backup you created, (for example, /data/restore/your_backup.xml). Select Check conditions to make sure the path to your backup file meets the conditions listed onscreen.

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      Important

      You must have an empty database for the restore process to complete.

  3. For non-.jama file backups: Move existing data folders to the new application server.

  4. Save and restart Jama Connect. 

  5. Log in to Jama Connect as the root user.

  6. If your new application server has a different URL than the old one, update the base URL to reflect the change.

  7. To sync your indexes with the database, index all items.

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