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- Create a PROD db (you probably already are using one)
- Create a TEST db
- Backup your PROD db and restore it into the TEST db
- Install the latest Docu Performer Release on the TEST db.
- If those tests been successful you can update your PROD db with the latest Docu Performer update.
- If those tests run unsuccessful, e.g. the DB update fails - you can still continue working to work with your PROD db uninterrupted.
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