Summary

Note: This utility does not currently support Laserfiche Server 10 repositories.

Each Laserfiche repository is assigned a universally unique identifier (UUID). Laserfiche embeds the UUID within various internal data. This means that you cannot simply create a copy of the SQL database associated with one repository and register a second repository using that copy of the database.

The RepositoryUUIDUpdater.exe utility allows you to modify a Laserfiche 8.2 or later repository's UUID.

Important: Make a valid backup of the database you wish to modify before running this utility.

Warning: This utility cannot revert any changes made if the process is interrupted for any reason. Make sure the database is not being used during the update. If the update fails, the only supported recovery path is to restore a backup of the database. Use at your own risk.

To update a repository's UUID

1. Download the version of the utility that matches the Windows architecture running on your computer.

   RepositoryUUIDUpdater (32-bit)

   RepositoryUUIDUpdater (64-bit)

2. Extract the contents of the zip file to a temporary location.
3. Double-click RepositoryUUIDUpdater.exe to launch the utility.
4. In the Database Settings section, specify the SQL database you wish to modify.
5. In the Directory for Log File section, specify where to save the log file.
6. The Repository Settings section displays the new UUID that will be assigned to the specified database. You can click Generate to pick a different UUID.
7. When you are satisfied, click Update to begin the database update process.