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Upgrade Threat Manager from 3.1 to 3.2

The upgrade process from Threat Manager 3.1 to 3.2 involves the following steps:

  • Upgrade PostgreSQL

  • Install Threat Manager 3.2

  • (Optional) Upgrade PostgreSQL 14 to PostgreSQL 18

For instructions on migrating the Threat Manager database from PostgreSQL 14 to PostgreSQL 18, see the Upgrade PostgreSQL 14 to 18 topic.

Upgrade PostgreSQL​

To upgrade from PostgreSQL 14.13.x to 14.20.x:

Step 1 – Run Netwrix_Setup.exe as an administrator. The Netwrix Setup Launcher window is displayed.

Netwrix Threat Manager Setup window

Step 2 – Click PostgreSQL Setup to upgrade the PostgreSQL version. The Netwrix PostgreSQL Setup wizard opens.

Netwrix PostgreSQL Setup wizard

Step 3 – Click PostgreSQL Setup to upgrade the PostgreSQL version. The Netwrix PostgreSQL Setup wizard opens.

Netwrix PostgreSQL Setup wizard on the EULA page

Step 4 – Read the End User License Agreement and select the I accept the license agreement checkbox. Click Next.

Step 5 – The installation begins and the installer displays a Setup Progress window. Click Exit when the installation is successful to close the wizard.

PostgreSQL has been upgraded.

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If you have any antivirus or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software installed on your machine, ensure you have excluded all of the files from the following directories from all antivirus scans:

  • \Program Files\Stealthbits\PostgreSQL14
  • \ProgramData\Stealthbits\PostgreSQL14
  • \Program Files\Stealthbits\StealthDEFEND

PostgreSQL may fail to start or behave unexpectedly when monitored by any tool.

Install Threat Manager 3.2​

Step 1 – Click the Netwrix Threat Manager Setup button on the Netwrix Threat Manager setup window. The following window is displayed:

Install Threat Manager 3.2 Page

Step 2 – Click Install.

Install Netwrix Threat Manager 3.2 page

Step 3 – On the End User License Agreement page, review and accept the licensing agreement, and then click Next.

Threat Manager 3.2 Default Setup Folder

Step 4 – By default, the installation directory is set to:

*C:\Program Files\STEALTHbits\StealthDEFEND*

Enter a new path or use the Browse button to modify as desired. Click Next.

Connect to a Threat Manager Database page

Step 5 – On the database page, ensure the host and port are set correctly.

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If installing on the same server where the PostgreSQL database application was installed, this information will be accurate by default. The default database name is stealthdefend; however, it can be modified as desired.

Step 6 – Click Test to validate the connection information.

Step 7 – After successful validation, click Next.

Firewall Rules Page of Threat Manager Installation wizard

Step 8 – By default, the installer will Create Inbound Windows Firewall Rules. Deselect the checkbox if you don't want the installer to automatically create these rules, because you have already created them. The installer will also by default install AD and Entra PowerShell modules. Click Next.

Threat Manager Installation Progress page

Step 9 – The installation process will begin and the Setup wizard will display the progress.

Threat Manager 3.2 Installed Successfully page

Step 10 – Click Exit when the installation completes successfully. The Netwrix Threat Manager Setup wizard closes.

Step 11 – Now that both components have been installed, close the Netwrix Threat Manager Setup Launcher.

Threat Manager 3.2 is now installed, and the database has been upgraded.

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Upgrade PostgreSQL 14 to PostgreSQL 18 (Optional)​

PostgreSQL 14 reaches end-of-life on November 12, 2026. After upgrading to Threat Manager 3.2, you may optionally migrate your database to PostgreSQL 18. See the Upgrade PostgreSQL 14 to 18 topic for full instructions.