1/5/202 - Firebird Version Update – 5.0.4

1/5/202 - Firebird Version Update – 5.0.4

Firebird Version Update – 5.0.4

A new version of Firebird (v5.0.4) has recently been released. This version addresses several security issues.
We therefore recommend upgrading from Firebird 5.0.3 to 5.0.4 for use with Continuum.

Note: This update applies only to Ostendo Continuum Edition (Update 243).

Pre-Upgrade Preparation

Before proceeding with the upgrade, ensure you make copies outside of the Firebird 5 folder of the following files:

  • Security5.fdb
  • Firebird.conf

Determine Your Upgrade Scenario

The upgrade method depends on your current environment:

Upgrade Process – Firebird 5 Only

  1. Download and run the 64-bit Windows executable installer
  2. Ensure backups of Security5.fdb and Firebird.conf are complete
  3. Stop all Firebird services (including the Ostendo API Service) on the server
  4. Run the installer and:
    • Select “Copy Firebird client library to <system> directory”
    • This installs both 32-bit and 64-bit client DLLs (required for remote DB and API services)
  5. Once installation is complete:
    • Restore Security5.fdb and Firebird.conf to their original locations
  6. Restart all services

Upgrade Process – Both Firebird 2.5 and 5 Installed

  1. Download the 64-bit ZIP kit (manual/custom install)
  2. Ensure backups of Security5.fdb and Firebird.conf are complete
  3. Stop all Firebird services (including the Ostendo API Service) on the server
  4. Extract the ZIP contents into your existing Firebird 5 installation folder
  5. Restore Security5.fdb and Firebird.conf to their original locations
  6. Restart all services

Client Machines (Dual Version Environments)

If running both Firebird 2.5 and 5 on a local machine:

Verify the Upgrade

To confirm a successful upgrade:

  1. Open Ostendo
  2. Navigate to Help → About
  3. Click Firebird Database Information
  4. Confirm the Server Version displays 5.0.4

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