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- Create a PROD DB (you probably already are using one)
- Create a TEST DB (in most cases the backup of your PROD DB, see step 3)
- Backup your PROD DB and restore it into the TEST DB
- Install the latest Performer Suite Release on the TEST DB.
- If those tests have been successful you can update your PROD DB with the latest Performer Suite update.
- If those tests run unsuccessful, e.g. the DB update fails - you can still continue to work with your PROD DB uninterrupted.