= Upgrading {prod}

Newer versions of the {prod} executable require manual set up to prevent potential incompatibilities with earlier versions.

.Procedure
. link:{crc-download-url}[Download the latest release of {prod}].

. Delete the existing {prod} instance:
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. Replace the earlier [command]`{bin}` executable with the executable of the latest release.
Verify that the new [command]`{bin}` executable is in use by checking its version:
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$ {bin} version
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. Set up the new {prod} release:
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$ {bin} setup
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. Start the new {prod} instance:
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$ {bin} start
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