Spotfire: How to update the service when the "Update Service" option is not available?

The following procedure can be helpful when there is no "Update Service" option under "Nodes & Services" after installing the earlier versions of the spk files, than the ones currently being used in the deployment area. 

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Steps to update the service in that case:

1) Login to the Spotfire Admin UI using the administrator account and browse to "Deployments & Packages".

2) Select the 'Deployment Area' that needs to be updated with the latest packages(spk/sdn).

3) Clear the deployment area by clicking on "Clear area".

4) Upload all the spk/sdn files to be used in the area.

5) Save the deployment area.

6) Browse to "Nodes & Services", select the updated node and click "Update Service" option.