Update Identity Server

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Updating the VG Identity Server is essential to ensure secure authentication, improved performance, and compatibility with the latest system enhancements. Regular updates help protect your environment from vulnerabilities while introducing new features and stability improvements. This article outlines the steps required to update the VG Identity Server, along with important prerequisites and best practices to ensure a smooth and reliable upgrade process.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the update process, ensure you have:

Confirmed that your environment meets the system requirements
Administrative access to the IIS server
The same version of VG Desktop should be installed as the new VG Identity Server version

Update Procedure

Step 1: Download Visual Guard Identity Server Setup File

Download Visual Guard Identity Server setup for the version you want to deploy.
If needed, request it from your usual Visual Guard contact or support channel.

Step 2: Version Compatibility Check

Verify that you have the same version of VG Desktop installed as the new VG Identity Server version you plan to deploy.
Version mismatches can cause compatibility issues.

Step 3: Stop the Identity Server Service

Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager
Select your Site
Click [Stop] to stop the VG Identity Server service

Step 4: Access Application Files

Click the [Explore] button in the Actions section to open the publish files directory.

Step 5: Backup and Clear Existing Files

Create a backup of the current publish folder
Delete all files and folders in the publish folder

Important: Always maintain a backup before proceeding with file deletion to enable rollback if needed.

Step 6: Deploy New Files

Copy all files and folders from the downloaded publish directory and paste them into the existing publish folder (application folder).

Step 7: Restart the Service

Return to IIS Manager and click [Start] to restart the VG Identity Server service

Step 8: Verify the Update

Click Browse* 0000(http) in the Browse Website section to verify that the updated application is running correctly.