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Back Up the Data Transformation Files

Before installation, you must back up the Data Transformation files that were created under previous versions. After you complete the installation, copy the files to the new installation directories to get the same repository and custom global components as in the previous version.
Before you upgrade, you must back up the Data Transformation files that were created under previous versions. After you complete the upgrade, copy the files to the new installation directories to get the same custom global components as in the previous version.
The following table lists the files or directories that you must back up:
File or Directory
Default Location
Repository
<Informatica installation directory>\DataTransformation\ServiceDB
Custom Global Components directory (TGP files)
<Informatica installation directory>\DataTransformation\autoInclude\user
Custom Global Components directory (DLL and JAR files)
<Informatica installation directory>\DataTransformation\externLibs\user
Configuration file
<Informatica installation directory>\DataTransformation\CMConfig.xml
License file
<Informatica installation directory>\DataTransformation\CDELicense.cfg
Do not copy the Data Transformation Library files. Instead, install the Data Transformation Libraries again.