feat(release): v0.3.4 - in-place installer upgrades, mutual exclusion guards, 2FA, and telemetry cap

compilation/install_linux_client.sh

@@ -7,6 +7,26 @@ ENROLL_SECRET="${2:-}"
 INSTALL_DIR="/opt/logar-client"
 CONFIG_DIR="/etc/logar"
 
+# 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Server is present
+if [ -f "/opt/logar-server/Server" ] || [ -f "/etc/systemd/system/logar-server.service" ]; then
+    echo "[-] Error: LOGAR Server is already installed on this machine." >&2
+    echo "[-] LOGAR Client cannot be installed on a host where LOGAR Server is present (LOGAR Server includes built-in log collection)." >&2
+    echo "[-] Please uninstall LOGAR Server first before installing LOGAR Client." >&2
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Existing LOGAR Client Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+IS_UPDATE=0
+if [ -f "${INSTALL_DIR}/Linux_Client" ] || [ -f "/etc/systemd/system/logar-client.service" ]; then
+    IS_UPDATE=1
+    echo "[*] Existing LOGAR Client installation detected. Performing in-place upgrade..."
+fi
+
+if [ "${IS_UPDATE}" -eq 1 ] && command -v systemctl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "[*] Stopping LOGAR Client service for upgrade..."
+    systemctl stop logar-client.service || true
+fi
+
 echo "[+] Installing LOGAR Client..."
 mkdir -p "${INSTALL_DIR}" "${CONFIG_DIR}/certs"
 chmod 700 "${CONFIG_DIR}/certs"

compilation/install_linux_server.sh

@@ -21,14 +21,34 @@ echo "============================================================"
 echo "  LOGAR Server Enterprise Linux Installer"
 echo "============================================================"
 
-# Interactive configuration if running in a terminal without CLI arguments
-if [ -t 0 ]; then
+# 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Client is present
+if [ -f "/opt/logar-client/Linux_Client" ] || [ -f "/etc/systemd/system/logar-client.service" ]; then
+    echo "[-] Error: LOGAR Client is already installed on this machine." >&2
+    echo "[-] LOGAR Server cannot be installed on a host where LOGAR Client is present (LOGAR Server includes built-in log collection)." >&2
+    echo "[-] Please uninstall LOGAR Client first before installing LOGAR Server." >&2
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# 2. Existing LOGAR Server Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+IS_UPDATE=0
+if [ -f "${INSTALL_DIR}/Server" ] || [ -f "/etc/systemd/system/logar-server.service" ]; then
+    IS_UPDATE=1
+    echo "[*] Existing LOGAR Server installation detected. Performing in-place upgrade..."
+fi
+
+# Interactive configuration if running in a terminal without CLI arguments (only for fresh install)
+if [ "${IS_UPDATE}" -eq 0 ] && [ -t 0 ]; then
     read -r -p "Enter Data and Configuration Directory [${CONFIG_DIR}]: " USER_CFG
     if [ -n "${USER_CFG}" ]; then
         CONFIG_DIR="${USER_CFG}"
     fi
 fi
 
+if [ "${IS_UPDATE}" -eq 1 ] && command -v systemctl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "[*] Stopping LOGAR Server service for upgrade..."
+    systemctl stop logar-server.service || true
+fi
+
 mkdir -p "${INSTALL_DIR}" "${CONFIG_DIR}" "/var/log/logar"
 
 if [ -f "dist/Server.bin" ]; then

compilation/installer_client.iss

@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
 [Setup]
+AppId={{9C4A6F1D-8975-476E-8512-4217DE029A88}}
 AppName=LOGAR Client
-AppVersion=0.3.3
+AppVersion=0.3.4
 AppPublisher=LOGAR
 AppPublisherURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 AppSupportURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 AppUpdatesURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 DefaultDirName={autopf}\LOGAR
+UsePreviousAppDir=yes
 OutputDir=..\dist
 OutputBaseFilename=LOGAR-Client-Setup
 PrivilegesRequired=admin
@@ -17,9 +19,9 @@ WizardImageFile=assets\wizard_sidebar.bmp
 WizardSmallImageFile=assets\wizard_small.bmp
 VersionInfoCompany=LOGAR
 VersionInfoDescription=LOGAR Windows Edge Log Forwarder Setup
-VersionInfoVersion=0.3.3.0
+VersionInfoVersion=0.3.4.0
 VersionInfoProductName=LOGAR Client
-VersionInfoProductVersion=0.3.3
+VersionInfoProductVersion=0.3.4
 
 [Files]
 Source: "..\dist\Win_Client.exe"; DestDir: "{app}"; Flags: ignoreversion
@@ -54,6 +56,58 @@ Type: filesandordirs; Name: "{commonappdata}\LOGAR"
 var
   DataDirPage: TInputDirWizardPage;
   ConfigFilePage: TInputFileWizardPage;
+  IsUpdateMode: Boolean;
+  ExistingDataDir: String;
+
+function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;
+var
+  ServerFound: Boolean;
+  Val: String;
+begin
+  Result := True;
+  IsUpdateMode := False;
+  ExistingDataDir := '';
+  ServerFound := False;
+
+  // 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Server is already present
+  if RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server') or
+     RegValueExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server', 'DataDir') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{4F3D675E-1E4E-43B6-8C84-B47DE290BE4A}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{4F3D675E-1E4E-43B6-8C84-B47DE290BE4A}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Server_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Server_is1') or
+     FileExists(ExpandConstant('{autopf}\LOGAR-Server\Server.exe')) then
+  begin
+    ServerFound := True;
+  end;
+
+  if ServerFound then
+  begin
+    MsgBox('LOGAR Server is already installed on this machine.'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'LOGAR Client cannot be installed on a LOGAR Server host (LOGAR Server already provides built-in log collection).'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'Please uninstall LOGAR Server first if you wish to run a standalone forwarder client.',
+           mbCriticalError, MB_OK);
+    Result := False;
+    Exit;
+  end;
+
+  // 2. Existing LOGAR Client Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+  if RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{9C4A6F1D-8975-476E-8512-4217DE029A88}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{9C4A6F1D-8975-476E-8512-4217DE029A88}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Client_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Client_is1') or
+     FileExists(ExpandConstant('{autopf}\LOGAR\Win_Client.exe')) then
+  begin
+    IsUpdateMode := True;
+    if RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client', 'DataDir', Val) then
+      ExistingDataDir := Val;
+
+    MsgBox('An existing installation of LOGAR Client was detected.'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'Setup will perform an in-place update: core binaries will be updated, while your existing configuration (client_config.json), state tracking, and certificates will be preserved.',
+           mbInformation, MB_OK);
+  end;
+end;
 
 procedure InitializeWizard;
 begin
@@ -67,7 +121,10 @@ begin
     ''
   );
   DataDirPage.Add('Data Directory:');
-  DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR');
+  if (ExistingDataDir <> '') then
+    DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExistingDataDir
+  else
+    DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR');
 
   ConfigFilePage := CreateInputFilePage(
     DataDirPage.ID,
@@ -80,8 +137,23 @@ begin
   ConfigFilePage.Add('Client Configuration (client_config.json):', 'JSON Files (*.json)|*.json|All Files (*.*)|*.*', '.json');
 end;
 
+function ShouldSkipPage(PageID: Integer): Boolean;
+begin
+  Result := False;
+  if IsUpdateMode then
+  begin
+    if (PageID = wpSelectDir) or (PageID = DataDirPage.ID) or (PageID = ConfigFilePage.ID) then
+      Result := True;
+  end;
+end;
+
 function GetDataDir(Param: String): String;
 begin
+  if IsUpdateMode and (ExistingDataDir <> '') then
+  begin
+    Result := ExistingDataDir;
+    Exit;
+  end;
   Result := DataDirPage.Values[0];
   if Result = '' then
     Result := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR');
@@ -107,13 +179,17 @@ begin
   end
   else if CurStep = ssPostInstall then
   begin
+    RegWriteStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client', 'InstallDir', ExpandConstant('{app}'));
     RegWriteStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client', 'DataDir', GetDataDir(''));
 
-    CfgPath := GetConfigFile('');
-    if (CfgPath <> '') and FileExists(CfgPath) then
+    if not IsUpdateMode then
     begin
-      DestCfg := GetDataDir('') + '\client_config.json';
-      FileCopy(CfgPath, DestCfg, False);
+      CfgPath := GetConfigFile('');
+      if (CfgPath <> '') and FileExists(CfgPath) then
+      begin
+        DestCfg := GetDataDir('') + '\client_config.json';
+        FileCopy(CfgPath, DestCfg, False);
+      end;
     end;
   end;
 end;

compilation/installer_client.nsi

@@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ RequestExecutionLevel admin
 
 BrandingText "LOGAR Centralized Log Aggregator & Forwarder"
 
-VIProductVersion "0.3.3.0"
+VIProductVersion "0.3.4.0"
 VIAddVersionKey "ProductName" "LOGAR Client"
 VIAddVersionKey "CompanyName" "LOGAR"
 VIAddVersionKey "LegalCopyright" "© 2026 LOGAR"
 VIAddVersionKey "FileDescription" "LOGAR Windows Edge Log Forwarder Setup"
-VIAddVersionKey "FileVersion" "0.3.3.0"
-VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.3.0"
+VIAddVersionKey "FileVersion" "0.3.4.0"
+VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.4.0"
 
 # --- Visual Graphics & Branding ---
 !define MUI_ICON "assets/logo.ico"
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.3.0"
 
 Var DATADIR
 Var CFGFILE
+Var IS_UPDATE
 Var CfgDialog
 Var CfgFileInput
 Var CfgBrowseBtn
@@ -43,6 +44,7 @@ Var CfgBrowseBtn
 # Directory Page 1: Installation Directory
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_TEXT "Choose Installation Location"
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_SUBTEXT "Choose the folder in which to install program binaries."
+!define MUI_PAGE_CUSTOMFUNCTION_PRE SkipIfUpdate
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_VARIABLE $INSTDIR
 !insertmacro MUI_PAGE_DIRECTORY
 
@@ -51,6 +53,7 @@ Var CfgBrowseBtn
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_SUBTEXT "Choose where state tracking, certificates, and configuration files should be stored."
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_TEXT_TOP "Choose the folder where LOGAR Client should store state tracking (client_state.json), configuration (client_config.json), and mTLS certificates.$\r$\n$\r$\nDefault is recommended for automatic background service access."
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_TEXT_DESTINATION "Data & Storage Folder"
+!define MUI_PAGE_CUSTOMFUNCTION_PRE SkipIfUpdate
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_VARIABLE $DATADIR
 !insertmacro MUI_PAGE_DIRECTORY
 
@@ -71,13 +74,51 @@ Page custom ConfigPageCreate ConfigPageLeave
 
 !insertmacro MUI_LANGUAGE "English"
 
+Function SkipIfUpdate
+    ${If} $IS_UPDATE == "1"
+        Abort
+    ${EndIf}
+FunctionEnd
+
 Function .onInit
     SetShellVarContext all
     StrCpy $DATADIR "$APPDATA\LOGAR"
     StrCpy $CFGFILE ""
+    StrCpy $IS_UPDATE "0"
+
+    # 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Server is present
+    ReadRegStr $0 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "DataDir"
+    ReadRegStr $1 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "InstallDir"
+    ${If} $0 != ""
+    ${OrIf} $1 != ""
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$PROGRAMFILES64\LOGAR-Server\Server.exe"
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$PROGRAMFILES\LOGAR-Server\Server.exe"
+        MessageBox MB_ICONSTOP|MB_OK "LOGAR Server is already installed on this machine.$\r$\n$\r$\nLOGAR Client cannot be co-installed on a LOGAR Server host (LOGAR Server already provides built-in log collection).$\r$\n$\r$\nPlease uninstall LOGAR Server first if you wish to run a standalone forwarder client."
+        Abort
+    ${EndIf}
+
+    # 2. Existing LOGAR Client Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+    ReadRegStr $0 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "DataDir"
+    ReadRegStr $1 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "InstallDir"
+    ${If} $0 != ""
+    ${OrIf} $1 != ""
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$INSTDIR\Win_Client.exe"
+        StrCpy $IS_UPDATE "1"
+        ${If} $0 != ""
+            StrCpy $DATADIR $0
+        ${EndIf}
+        ${If} $1 != ""
+            StrCpy $INSTDIR $1
+        ${EndIf}
+        MessageBox MB_ICONINFORMATION|MB_OK "An existing installation of LOGAR Client was detected.$\r$\n$\r$\nSetup will perform an in-place update: program files will be updated while your existing configuration (client_config.json), state tracking, and certificates are preserved."
+    ${EndIf}
 FunctionEnd
 
 Function ConfigPageCreate
+    ${If} $IS_UPDATE == "1"
+        Abort
+    ${EndIf}
+
     nsDialogs::Create 1018
     Pop $CfgDialog
     ${If} $CfgDialog == error
@@ -130,8 +171,9 @@ Section "Install"
     CreateDirectory "$DATADIR"
     ExecWait 'icacls "$DATADIR" /grant "*S-1-5-32-545:(OI)(CI)M" /T /Q'
 
-    # If client config file was selected, copy to data directory
-    ${If} $CFGFILE != ""
+    # If client config file was selected and not updating existing config, copy to data directory
+    ${If} $IS_UPDATE != "1"
+    ${AndIf} $CFGFILE != ""
     ${AndIf} ${FileExists} "$CFGFILE"
         CopyFiles /SILENT "$CFGFILE" "$DATADIR\client_config.json"
     ${EndIf}
@@ -145,6 +187,7 @@ Section "Install"
     ExecWait '"$INSTDIR\nssm.exe" start LOGAR_Client'
 
     WriteUninstaller "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe"
+    WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "InstallDir" "$INSTDIR"
     WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "DataDir" "$DATADIR"
 SectionEnd
 

compilation/installer_server.iss

@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
 [Setup]
+AppId={{4F3D675E-1E4E-43B6-8C84-B47DE290BE4A}}
 AppName=LOGAR Server
-AppVersion=0.3.3
+AppVersion=0.3.4
 AppPublisher=LOGAR
 AppPublisherURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 AppSupportURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 AppUpdatesURL=https://logar.eibl.tech
 DefaultDirName={autopf}\LOGAR-Server
+UsePreviousAppDir=yes
 OutputDir=..\dist
 OutputBaseFilename=LOGAR-Server-Setup
 PrivilegesRequired=admin
@@ -17,9 +19,9 @@ WizardImageFile=assets\wizard_sidebar.bmp
 WizardSmallImageFile=assets\wizard_small.bmp
 VersionInfoCompany=LOGAR
 VersionInfoDescription=LOGAR Cloud Hub & TCP Ingestion Server Setup
-VersionInfoVersion=0.3.3.0
+VersionInfoVersion=0.3.4.0
 VersionInfoProductName=LOGAR Server
-VersionInfoProductVersion=0.3.3
+VersionInfoProductVersion=0.3.4
 
 [Files]
 Source: "..\dist\Server.exe"; DestDir: "{app}"; Flags: ignoreversion
@@ -54,6 +56,58 @@ Type: filesandordirs; Name: "{commonappdata}\LOGAR-Server"
 [Code]
 var
   DataDirPage: TInputDirWizardPage;
+  IsUpdateMode: Boolean;
+  ExistingDataDir: String;
+
+function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;
+var
+  ClientFound: Boolean;
+  Val: String;
+begin
+  Result := True;
+  IsUpdateMode := False;
+  ExistingDataDir := '';
+  ClientFound := False;
+
+  // 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Client is already present
+  if RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client') or
+     RegValueExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client', 'DataDir') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{9C4A6F1D-8975-476E-8512-4217DE029A88}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{9C4A6F1D-8975-476E-8512-4217DE029A88}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Client_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Client_is1') or
+     FileExists(ExpandConstant('{autopf}\LOGAR\Win_Client.exe')) then
+  begin
+    ClientFound := True;
+  end;
+
+  if ClientFound then
+  begin
+    MsgBox('LOGAR Client is already installed on this machine.'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'LOGAR Server cannot be installed on a host where LOGAR Client is present (LOGAR Server already includes built-in local log collection).'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'Please uninstall LOGAR Client before installing LOGAR Server.',
+           mbCriticalError, MB_OK);
+    Result := False;
+    Exit;
+  end;
+
+  // 2. Existing LOGAR Server Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+  if RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{4F3D675E-1E4E-43B6-8C84-B47DE290BE4A}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{{4F3D675E-1E4E-43B6-8C84-B47DE290BE4A}}_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Server_is1') or
+     RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\LOGAR Server_is1') or
+     FileExists(ExpandConstant('{autopf}\LOGAR-Server\Server.exe')) then
+  begin
+    IsUpdateMode := True;
+    if RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server', 'DataDir', Val) then
+      ExistingDataDir := Val;
+
+    MsgBox('An existing installation of LOGAR Server was detected.'#13#10#13#10 +
+           'Setup will perform an in-place update: core binaries will be updated, while your existing configuration (server_config.json), database (logar_state.db), and certificates will be preserved.',
+           mbInformation, MB_OK);
+  end;
+end;
 
 procedure InitializeWizard;
 begin
@@ -67,11 +121,29 @@ begin
     ''
   );
   DataDirPage.Add('Data Directory:');
-  DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR-Server');
+  if (ExistingDataDir <> '') then
+    DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExistingDataDir
+  else
+    DataDirPage.Values[0] := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR-Server');
+end;
+
+function ShouldSkipPage(PageID: Integer): Boolean;
+begin
+  Result := False;
+  if IsUpdateMode then
+  begin
+    if (PageID = wpSelectDir) or (PageID = DataDirPage.ID) then
+      Result := True;
+  end;
 end;
 
 function GetDataDir(Param: String): String;
 begin
+  if IsUpdateMode and (ExistingDataDir <> '') then
+  begin
+    Result := ExistingDataDir;
+    Exit;
+  end;
   Result := DataDirPage.Values[0];
   if Result = '' then
     Result := ExpandConstant('{commonappdata}\LOGAR-Server');
@@ -91,6 +163,7 @@ begin
   end
   else if CurStep = ssPostInstall then
   begin
+    RegWriteStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server', 'InstallDir', ExpandConstant('{app}'));
     RegWriteStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server', 'DataDir', GetDataDir(''));
   end;
 end;

compilation/installer_server.nsi

@@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ RequestExecutionLevel admin
 
 BrandingText "LOGAR Centralized Log Aggregator & Ingestion Hub"
 
-VIProductVersion "0.3.3.0"
+VIProductVersion "0.3.4.0"
 VIAddVersionKey "ProductName" "LOGAR Server"
 VIAddVersionKey "CompanyName" "LOGAR"
 VIAddVersionKey "LegalCopyright" "© 2026 LOGAR"
 VIAddVersionKey "FileDescription" "LOGAR Cloud Hub & TCP Ingestion Server Setup"
-VIAddVersionKey "FileVersion" "0.3.3.0"
-VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.3.0"
+VIAddVersionKey "FileVersion" "0.3.4.0"
+VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.4.0"
 
 # --- Visual Graphics & Branding ---
 !define MUI_ICON "assets/logo.ico"
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ VIAddVersionKey "ProductVersion" "0.3.3.0"
 !define MUI_UNWELCOMEFINISHPAGE_BITMAP "assets/wizard_sidebar.bmp"
 
 Var DATADIR
+Var IS_UPDATE
 
 # --- UI Pages ---
 !define MUI_ABORTWARNING
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ Var DATADIR
 # Directory Page 1: Installation Directory
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_TEXT "Choose Installation Location"
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_SUBTEXT "Choose the folder in which to install program binaries."
+!define MUI_PAGE_CUSTOMFUNCTION_PRE SkipIfUpdate
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_VARIABLE $INSTDIR
 !insertmacro MUI_PAGE_DIRECTORY
 
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ Var DATADIR
 !define MUI_PAGE_HEADER_SUBTEXT "Choose where database, certificates, and configuration files should be stored."
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_TEXT_TOP "Choose the folder where LOGAR Server should store its database (logar_state.db), configuration (server_config.json), and mTLS certificates.$\r$\n$\r$\nDefault is recommended for automatic background service access."
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_TEXT_DESTINATION "Data & Storage Folder"
+!define MUI_PAGE_CUSTOMFUNCTION_PRE SkipIfUpdate
 !define MUI_DIRECTORYPAGE_VARIABLE $DATADIR
 !insertmacro MUI_PAGE_DIRECTORY
 
@@ -63,9 +66,43 @@ Var DATADIR
 
 !insertmacro MUI_LANGUAGE "English"
 
+Function SkipIfUpdate
+    ${If} $IS_UPDATE == "1"
+        Abort
+    ${EndIf}
+FunctionEnd
+
 Function .onInit
     SetShellVarContext all
     StrCpy $DATADIR "$APPDATA\LOGAR-Server"
+    StrCpy $IS_UPDATE "0"
+
+    # 1. Mutual Exclusion Check: Deny installation if LOGAR Client is present
+    ReadRegStr $0 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "DataDir"
+    ReadRegStr $1 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Client" "InstallDir"
+    ${If} $0 != ""
+    ${OrIf} $1 != ""
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$PROGRAMFILES64\LOGAR\Win_Client.exe"
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$PROGRAMFILES\LOGAR\Win_Client.exe"
+        MessageBox MB_ICONSTOP|MB_OK "LOGAR Client is already installed on this machine.$\r$\n$\r$\nLOGAR Server cannot be installed on a host where LOGAR Client is present (LOGAR Server already includes built-in local log collection).$\r$\n$\r$\nPlease uninstall LOGAR Client before installing LOGAR Server."
+        Abort
+    ${EndIf}
+
+    # 2. Existing LOGAR Server Detection for In-Place Update Mode
+    ReadRegStr $0 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "DataDir"
+    ReadRegStr $1 HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "InstallDir"
+    ${If} $0 != ""
+    ${OrIf} $1 != ""
+    ${OrIf} ${FileExists} "$INSTDIR\Server.exe"
+        StrCpy $IS_UPDATE "1"
+        ${If} $0 != ""
+            StrCpy $DATADIR $0
+        ${EndIf}
+        ${If} $1 != ""
+            StrCpy $INSTDIR $1
+        ${EndIf}
+        MessageBox MB_ICONINFORMATION|MB_OK "An existing installation of LOGAR Server was detected.$\r$\n$\r$\nSetup will perform an in-place update: program files will be updated while your existing database, configuration (server_config.json), and certificates are preserved."
+    ${EndIf}
 FunctionEnd
 
 Section "Install"
@@ -95,6 +132,7 @@ Section "Install"
     ExecWait '"$INSTDIR\nssm.exe" start LOGAR_Server'
 
     WriteUninstaller "$INSTDIR\uninstall.exe"
+    WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "InstallDir" "$INSTDIR"
     WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\LOGAR\LOGAR-Server" "DataDir" "$DATADIR"
 SectionEnd