Upgrading your Typefi Server FAQ

A Typefi Server upgrade happens when we release a new version of Typefi Server. A new version may offer significant changes, major improvements, or bug fixes.

In this article

• How is Typefi Server licensed?
• What is Typefi's software support policy?
• Why should I upgrade?
• Can I continue using an older version of Typefi Server?
• What needs to be upgraded?
• How frequently does Typefi need to be upgraded?
• How do I upgrade?

How is Typefi Server licensed? ↩

Typefi Server comes in three licensing models—Desktop, Workgroup, and Cloud. Each licensing model has slightly different upgrading procedures.

What is Typefi's software support policy? ↩

• Typefi provides a minimum of two years of product support from our general availability date.
• Typefi supports the current and previous two versions of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows and macOS.

While we'd like to support older versions, this isn't always feasible and can, in some cases, prevent us from being able to take advantage of the latest improvements offered by Adobe, Microsoft, and Apple. When a Typefi product reaches its end of life (as noted in the Typefi product support lifecycle), there will be no new product or security updates.

Why should I upgrade? ↩

Upgrading to the latest version ensures that you benefit from all new functional enhancements and security updates, in addition to support for newer operating systems.

For detailed information about what changed in a particular version, see our release notes and Adobe's release notes. To view Typefi's system requirements, see Typefi 8.7 system requirements.

Can I continue using an older version of Typefi Server? ↩

While you may continue to use Typefi products after they are no longer supported, Typefi will no longer provide updates or address any existing bugs or security issues in the software. Because of this, we strongly recommend that you upgrade to the latest versions.

NOTE Because we manage the infrastructure for Typefi Server for Cloud, it always uses the latest Typefi version. The latest Typefi version supports the latest version of InDesign, plus the previous two versions.

What needs to be upgraded? ↩

Depending on your IT environment, the following may need to be upgraded:

• Your Typefi Server (if you use Typefi Server for Workgroup, Adobe InDesign Server may also need to be updated).
• Typefi Designer.
• Typefi Writer (if using).
  • Typefi Writer add-ins and customisations (if using).
• Third-party plug-ins, such as movemen MathTools

How frequently does Typefi need to be upgraded? ↩

Roughly every 18 months on average.

How do I upgrade? ↩

There are two ways you can upgrade your Typefi Server:

1. Self-service: If you want to complete the upgrade process yourself, please follow the steps in Upgrade Typefi Desktop, Upgrade Typefi Workgroup, or Upgrade Typefi Cloud. We strongly suggest that you discuss this upgrade with your Solutions Consultant before upgrading.
2. Full-service: If you want us to complete the upgrade process, please contact your Solutions Consultant to schedule a time.