Learn about 32-bit to 64-bit migration
- Last UpdatedAug 19, 2025
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- PI System
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RDBMSPI is available as both 32-bit and 64-bit installations. Installation files are located in the %PIHOME% directory for 32-bit installations and the %PIHOME64% directory for 64-bit installations.
To use the new 64-bit interface installation and copy the configuration settings from a 32-bit installation, perform the following steps.
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Modify the path to the log file and directory with SQL files and copy the individual SQL files to the new directory.
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Create the dsn parameter for the 64-bit installation using the 64-bit ODBC administrator.
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Configure the NT service to point to the 64-bit interface executable.
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64-bit RDBMSPI installation can use either 32-bit or 64-bit buffering.
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Alternatively, you can unregister and/or uninstall the 32-bit installation.
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