Upgrade Syskit Point

This article explains how to upgrade Syskit Point to the latest version available.

Since Syskit Point frequently gets new features, we highly recommend deploying the latest version to use its maximum potential.

Please note! This article describes Syskit Point upgrades for Syskit Point Data Center customers only.

Checking for Updates

Syskit Point automatically checks for updates every day, outside working hours.

Upgrade banner is displayed at the bottom of the Home screen to all users signed into the Syskit Point web app in case there is a new Syskit Point version detected, which comes with one or several changes from the following categories:

• Major features

  • The new version of Syskit Point comes with new reports, actions, policies, etc., or significant improvements in existing features.

  • This is usually reflected by changing the 2nd number in Syskit Point version; for example, old version is 2024.1.44, and new version is 2024.2.45.

• Hotfixes

  • Hotfix version is released in order to remedy critical issues in Syskit Point or breaking changes coming from the Microsoft 365 platform.

  • Expect the third number in the Syskit Point version to change; for example, the old version is 2024.1.44, and the new version is 2024.1.45.

• Security Updates

  • A new version of Syskit Point resolves security vulnerabilities found in 3rd party dependencies or Syskit Point codebase itself.

  • Here, you can also expect the third number in the Syskit Point version to change; for example, the old version is 2024.1.46, and the new version is 2024.1.47.

Please note! The upgrade banner will not show in the case of Syskit Point releases with new versions containing minor changes in functionality or non-critical fixes.

For a list of all Syskit Point Data Center releases, follow this link.

Home screen - New Update Available

The Read What's New link (1) opens a new tab in your browser at the Releases section in Syskit Point documentation, where you can find out about new features, improvements, and bug fixes by each product version.

Clicking the Download Latest Version (2) link will redirect you to the latest Release Note page displaying the Deploy to Azure button.

To hide the Update message, click the Close link (3) visible on the right side. The message will stay hidden until the next time you log in to Syskit Point.

Upgrading to the Latest Version

After you open the latest Release note, click the Deploy to Azure button (1).

Deploy to Azure Button

Please note! When entering the App service name, make sure NOT to enter the app service name ending with '-BE'. Entering the backend app service name in the upgrade process results in an invalid upgrade and Syskit Point not working correctly.

The Custom deployment screen in Azure Portal opens. Here you need to:

• Select the Resource group (1) wherein the current Syskit Point version is deployed

• Select Region (2) - use the location of your currently deployed Syskit Point resources

• Enter App service Name (3) - enter the App Service resource Name; you can find the App Service name (5) by navigating to the Overview screen of the Syskit Point resource group

• Click Next: Review + create > (4) - Review + create screen opens showing entered data; check that the entered data is correct and click Create

Azure Portal - Custom Deployment

Resource Group - App Service Name

Next Steps

After the deployment is completed, you can:

• Access the Syskit Point web app

• Check if a re-consent is needed after the upgrade

Hint! Use the What's new page as an additional source of information on new features available in the latest version of Syskit Point.