VistaDB 4.1 Upgrade Paths

Ok, hopefully this blog post will explain the most common upgrade paths for all existing VistaDB 3.x and 4.0 customers.  There are a lot of edge cases around people who bought something from a reseller and then upgraded to another thing, only to downgrade later, etc.  I am sure there are a few that I missed.  It is not a conspiracy or a plot against you, just an edge case.

How to purchase upgrades

Login to your account

Click the Upgrades link to see available upgrades and discounts.

Upgrades SKUs

There are a few SKUs around the upgrade path.  There is only one new SKU for purchase. 

New Purchases

The VistaDB 4.1 Binary/Source/Addons version, and yes the price is $1,499. 

The SKU includes the binary version of 4.1, 4.1 engine source code, ASP.Net membership pak, Data Migration Wizard Pak, and the DBA Sample Tool Pak.  That is an $8,500 value.

Minor Upgrade

Upgrading from 4.0 to 4.1 you have two choices:  Binary Only, Binary + Source

The binary only upgrade is just the same setup and Visual Studio tools, Data Builder, etc just like it has always been.  There is no source, no Add on tools, etc.  The upgrade price is a minor upgrade fee $179.40 (40% off the $299 list price).

The binary and source upgrade includes the VistaDB 4.1 database engine source, and the add on tools.  The upgrade price is $899.40 (40% off the $1,499 price).

Major Upgrade

Upgrading from 3.x to 4.1 you have only one choice:  Binary, Source and Tools Upgrade

Upgrading from 3.x to 4.1 entails purchasing the full 4.1 product SKU listed above.  There is a discount in your account for being an existing customer.  See the upgrades panel for the details.

Upgrade Paths

There are quite a few paths to upgrades, this is not an exhaustive list.  Just the common ones.

• VistaDB 4.0 – Bought in last 30 days – You get 4.1 Binary for free, you may purchase the source and add ons bundle
• VistaDB 4.0 – Subscription Valid – You get 4.1 Binary for free, you may purchase the source and add ons bundle
• VistaDB 4.0 – No / Expired Subscription – You must purchase 4.0 either the binary only, or the source and add ons bundle
• VistaDB 3.x – You must purchase the 4.0 Binary with Source and Tools

Multiple Upgrades in your Account?

Depending upon what SKUs you have purchased in the past you may have more than one price and upgrade package in your upgrade panel.  Obviously choose the one that makes the best sense for you.  Also check your serial number panel to make sure you didn’t already receive the upgrade as a part of some earlier purchase!

No sob stories please

Sorry, please don’t bother to contact me with offers of $100 because we are closing or can you get it for free because you have a sob story.  Honestly my sympathy meter has run out.  This is about me trying to recoup costs that I have incurred building and supporting VistaDB, not about charity.

Upgrades are in accounts

As of 7 pm eastern daylight time all upgrades that are automatic are now in users accounts.  Check your account to see what you have. 

Best of Luck

Best of luck to each of your in your future endeavors.  I still don’t know for certain what the future holds, but I am sure it will be interesting.