The Snow Commander Control Panel is typically used to update database connection details for Snow Commander. If the Control Panel is not available, you can update the connection strings manually by following the steps in this article.
Method 1: Using the Snow Commander Control Panel
The Control Panel is installed in the Snow Software program group. Follow these steps to update database connection settings using this tool:
- Navigate to the Snow Commander Control Panel under the Snow Software program group.
- Open the Control Panel and update the database details as required.
- Save the configuration changes and restart the Commander Windows service to apply the updates.
The executable file for the Control Panel is located at:
<Install Directory>\Embotics\vCommander\bin\ControlPanel.exe
<Install Directory>\Embotics\vCommander\bin\ControlPanel.exe
Method 2: Manually updating connection strings via .war file
If the Control Panel cannot be used, perform these manual steps:
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On the Commander application server, make a copy of the file:
<Install Directory>\Embotics\vCommander\tomcat\webapps\console.war -
Extract the console.war file using 7zip or another archive manager to a working directory (for example, a folder named console).
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Open the file ..\console\config\vcmdr-hibernate-properties in a text editor such as Notepad.
- Modify the necessary values, including server name, port, database name, and instance name.
- Do not modify encrypted login credentials on lines 16 and 17.
- Save your changes.
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Zip the contents of the console folder into console.zip and rename it to console.war.
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Stop the Commander Windows service. Move the original console.war file to a safe location, and replace it with the updated file.
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Restart the Commander Windows service.
Important: Manual updates risk causing Snow Commander inoperability if not done correctly. Follow best practices for Commander upgrades or contact Flexera Technical Support for assistance if needed.
Outcome
Commander will use the updated database connection information.
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