Upgrade an existing Workflow Manager Server installation

The Workflow Manager setup package detects and upgrades an existing installation of Workflow Manager Server.

The following is a list of common software upgrade questions:

How do I upgrade Workflow Manager Server?

Complete the following steps to upgrade Workflow Manager Server:

  1. Uninstall the Workflow Manager web app from your Portal for ArcGIS machine.
  2. Upgrade ArcGIS Enterprise to version 10.9.1.
    Note:

    The Workflow Manager web app is included with Portal for ArcGIS at 10.9.1.

  3. Upgrade Workflow Manager Server to version 10.9.1.
  4. Upgrade your workflow items.

Do I need to uninstall earlier versions of Workflow Manager Server?

No. If you already have Workflow Manager Server installed, the Workflow Manager setup will automatically upgrade it.

Do I need to back up anything before upgrading Workflow Manager Server?

Yes. You should create an ArcGIS Enterprise backup before upgrading Workflow Manager Server.

If I upgrade ArcGIS Server, do I need to upgrade Workflow Manager Server?

Yes. The version of Workflow Manager Server must match the ArcGIS Server version.

How do I move from a single-machine deployment to a highly available deployment during an upgrade?

First, upgrade your single-machine Workflow Manager Server deployment version 10.9.1. Then, set up additional Workflow Manager Server machines and configure them for high availability.