planning a version 4 upgrade to version 5. it states this is considered a new install and basic instruction include uninstalling vs 4 after. will this upgrade find and connect all my current camera or will i have to reconfigure the entire system?

The procedure will carry all your settings forward. I forget the steps but the settings came through the process intact.

Here ya go... Server Management: Upgrade BI / Move BI license

Thank you,

both of these answers are very helpful.