--- title: Software Updates slug: bhdo-v1/software-updates createdAt: 2022-06-03T18:52:05.000Z --- You have several options to upgrade Belden Horizon Data Operations (BHDO). If you need to download an updated version of BHDO, follow up with your Belden account executive. The upgrade process preserves your data and existing configurations. After the Belden Horizon Data Operations software has been installed on a device, this upgrade process can be used throughout the lifetime of the device. # Important - You can't downgrade a lower version. - If needed, you can upgrade to the same version you're currently on. - An upgrade to an internal pre-release version is possible, but contains a warning. Pre-release versions are not upgradeable. - Creating a backup prior to upgrading is recommended. - You cannot upgrade if your controller is IDE. You must have a SATA controller to upgrade. - Software upgrades haven’t been validated yet on VirtualBox 6.1.x. An upgrade attempt running on VirtualBox 6.1.x may result in a corrupted and unrecoverable Belden Horizon Data Operations instance. - If you want the same edge device configuration and setup on a fresh installation or with an update, you can use a template. See [Templates](docId\:Me1x3I4rPT_IIgNPCY1GA) for more information. :::hint{type="warning"} **Caution**: Software upgrades haven’t been validated yet on VirtualBox 6.1.x. An upgrade attempt running on VirtualBox 6.1.x may result in a corrupted and unrecoverable Belden Horizon Data Operations instance. ::: # Upgrade Belden Horizon Data Operations You have three options for upgrading Belden Horizon Data Operations. ## Backup Checklist For backup purposes, you can complete the following tasks before doing a software upgrade. All configurations and settings are maintained and carried over after upgrading to a new version. :::hint{type="info"} **Note**: For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, you will need to download a backup before upgrading. ::: - [ ] Download all tags in a CSV file from **DeviceHub **> **Tags**. See [Manage Tags](docId\:Tu_uaBcLeDvAtf01M81rY). - [ ] Download flows files from **Flows Manager**. See [Manage a Flows Manager](docId:4LVmWBiX1RFj0dXfy6_gi) for more information. - [ ] Export all flows from your **Analytics **groups. See [Manage Processors and Analytics Flows](docId\:KSE_SQe8mFVaJrhkFhost) for more information. - [ ] Export the OPC UA hierarchy configuration JSON file from the **OPC **> **Hierarchy **pane. See [Manage Nodes](docId\:Obx1NDuNudZAEJdIofjxe) for more information. - [ ] Create a Template from the **Template **tab in **System **> **Backup / Restore**. See the *Download a Template* section in [Manage Templates](docId\:feSSRZ31Gd4jVDpk_Gb9N). - [ ] Create a support bundle from the **Support **section in **System **> **Support**. See [Support](docId\:s0_GWsO9H8Jz8hf9E3NJv). - [ ] Make a backup of your system from the **Backup / Restore Configuration** section in **Settings **> **Backup / Restore**. See [Back Up a Device](docId\:MdmP-8SZkCzSFHUFIDwMN). ## Option 1: Upload Local File This is the recommended upgrade method. ### Before You Begin - Verify the current software version running on Belden Horizon Data Operations in **System** > **Info** under the *General *section. - Contact your BHDO representative to get the correct version of the UPD file you want to upgrade to. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/aEIl1UkUhRrnQlWiGP66X_software-version.png" size="80" width="1041" height="529" caption="Current software version" position="center" darkWidth="1041" darkHeight="529" showCaption="true"} ### Upload a New Version of Belden Horizon Data Operations Software Once you have the correct UPD file, complete the following steps to upload it to your BHDO instance. **To upload a new version of Belden Horizon Data Operations:** 1. In Belden Horizon Data Operations, navigate to **System **> **Device Management**. The *Device Management* pane appears. 2. From the *Software Update* section, click **Upload File**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/vAqK-046vdh4I0e1y9cfX/81DVUmmTgMEoG4UrBJJH4_upload-file-buttonbhdo.png" size="80" width="814" height="127" position="center" showCaption="false"} 3. Select the UPD file and click **Open**. A pop-up warns you of the device reboot and prompts you to confirm the upload. 4. Click **Ok**. For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, follow the prompts to download a backup before proceeding with the upgrade. The software loads and installs, and then the system reboots. 5. Once the system has restarted, close your browser and open the browser again. 6. Clear your browser cache. 7. Log in to Belden Horizon Data Operations and navigate to **System > Info**. Verify the software version is the updated version. ## Option 2: Upgrade Through Belden Horizon Data Manager If you have access to Belden Horizon Data Manager, see the following for upgrading remotely: - [Software](docId:-vZ97-sexn9n740e3z20Y) - [Add New Software Job](docId\:CkvFSx7gxdGLnipH_VT_I) ## Option 3: Download Upgrade File :::hint{type="info"} **Note**: This option is available for Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.5.2 and later. ::: If the two options above are not available, then you can download the upgrade file from a URL. ### Before You Begin Follow up with your BHDO representative to download the correct UPD file locally to your computer and get the Checksum value you will need. Then, upload the file to your preferred file storage service. You will use the URL to access the file when entering the *Download URL* in Belden Horizon Data Operations. ### Download the Upgrade File in Belden Horizon Data Operations **To download the upgrade file in Belden Horizon Data Operations:** 1. In Belden Horizon Data Operations, navigate to **System **> **Device Management**. The *Device Management* pane appears. 2. In the *Software Update *section, click **Download from URL**. The *Download Software Update* dialog box appears. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/vAqK-046vdh4I0e1y9cfX/fS1X5GxhImN9-cstQjq6p_download-from-url-linkbhdo.png" size="80" width="814" height="127" position="center" showCaption="false"} 3. Enter or paste the *Download URL* and *Checksum *value in the required fields. Then, click **Start download**. When the download successfully completes, the file displays in the *Update Files* section. 4. For the downloaded file, click **Update**. For Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.10.0 and later, follow the prompts to download a backup before proceeding with the upgrade.