Introduction
KB001040 updates all K2 blackpearl 4.5 and K2 blackpoint 4.5 installations with the latest product hotfixes, as detailed below. The installer will update K2 4.5 32-bit and 64-bit installations.
Installation
The latest K2 4.5 Update is available as an independent installation package that can be found at the following locations:
For K2 blackpearl 4.5 https://portal.k2.com/downloads/bp/default.aspx
For K2 blackpoint 4.5 https://portal.k2.com/downloads/k2blackpoint/default.aspx.
Installation Prerequisites
The following are prerequisites to K2 4.5 Update (4.10060.1.1040):
- K2 blackpearl 4.5 (4.10060.1.0)
or - K2 blackpoint 4.5 (4.10060.1.0)
Installation Steps
The K2 4.5 Update (4.10060.1.1040) installation package must be installed by running the K2 Update Manager (K2Setup.exe) found within the update package.
 | Note: This update package should be installed on all machines that have K2 components installed. The Configuration Manager will only be run for the K2 Server, K2 for SharePoint and K2 for Reporting Services component (optional). This update should be installed on machines running K2 blackpearl 4.5 (4.10060.1.0) or K2 blackpoint 4.5 (4.10060.1.0) |
To install this package, follow the steps below:
- Welcome Screen
The Welcome Screen introduces the K2 Update Manager. An installation log will be created by default. Click Next to continue. - Components to Update
The Components to Update page lists the K2 Components that the update manager will update. Click Update to continue. - K2 Server
The K2 Server must be stopped for the duration of the patch. If the server is running a warning screen will appear requesting that the K2 server be stopped. - Reset IIS
The K2 Update Manager will request and perform a reset of IIS. - Ready
The K2 Update Manager will install the update, and will show the progress of the update via the progress bars on the screen. - Finished
Once the update has completed installing, the wizard will show you the finished screen. A link to the log file that is created is available on this screen. Click Finish to close the installer. - Configuration Manager
After the K2 Update Manager finishes, the K2 Configuration Manager will run and must be allowed to complete to fully install and configure the new update. | Note: If the K2 Configuration Manager does not complete successfully, the update will not be installed properly and your K2 installation will not function correctly. |
Components to Update
K2 4. Update (4.10060.1.1040) will update and configure the following components:
- K2 for SharePoint
- K2 Designer for SharePoint
Updated Files
Download the PDF from the right hand menu bar for a list of updated files and the associated file versions.