SMS 8.9pci and later versions have been reworked to comply with the pci-dss_compliance standards. Upgrading from a pre 8.9pci version requires a few actions from an administrator to meet these standards. This page will guide you through the process.

Upgrading to SMS 8.9pci and later versions.

Payment information modified during this process may not show properly if the upgrade process is mishandled.

1. Install and setup the C3S Host application. Follow this link for details: control:cyrious_credit_card_service_c3s|control:Cyrious Credit Card Service (C3S).
2. Update the SMS.exe, SSLIP.exe, SystemData.mdb, and SystemConfig.mdb files.
3. Start the SSLIP. After the SSLIP completes its initialization process, it will automatically run the CS3Host application. The C3SHost application will appear in the taskbar as a blue-green Cyrious icon. If the C3SHost does not appear, follow this link to troubleshoot: control:cyrious_credit_card_service_c3s|control:Cyrious Credit Card Service (C3S).
4. Start SMS.
5. Login into SMS.
6. After logging in, SMS will inform the user that as required by the pci-dss_compliance standards, a password is needed to encrypt sensitive credit card information. This password is separate from the login password. * WARNING: This password is used for encrypting information and when changed, previously encrypted information will not be recoverable.
7. After entering the password, SMS will inform the user that a short phrase is needed in order to prevent an unauthorized changing of the password. * WARNING: Without this phrase, the password CANNOT be changed in the future.
8. Once the password and phrase are entered, a dialog will appear informing the user that existing payment information must be updated. The dialog will give an estimate on how long the process will take. The user has the option to continue or cancel if time does not permit the update at the moment. If canceled, SMS will shut down. This process mus be performed before SMS 8.9pci can be used. If the update cannot be performed at the time, SMS must be reverted to the previous version and the backup of the database restored due to the new employee password changes made. SMS 8.9pci passwords are not compatible with earlier versions.
9. All default credit card information and historical payments will be updated in the database at this point. Do NOT close SMS during this time.

Contributor: Development Team, Cyrious Software

Date: 07/24/2009

Version: SMS 8.9pci