Upgrading IBM Content Navigator

You can upgrade to the current version of IBM Content Navigator from IBM Content Navigator, Version 3.0.11 and later. If you are running an earlier version of IBM Content Navigator, first upgrade to Version 3.0.11.

Before you begin

Before you upgrade IBM Content Navigator:
  • Ensure that you successfully installed, configured, and deployed a previous version of IBM Content Navigator.
  • Ensure that you are running the prerequisite software at the appropriate version. For example, ensure that the following statements are true:
    • If you use IBM Content Navigator to connect to IBM Content Manager OnDemand repositories, ensure that you are running a supported version of IBM Content Manager OnDemand Web Enablement Kit. For more information about the minimum supported version of ODWEK, see the Compatibility matrix for Content Manager OnDemand External link opens a new window or tab.
    • Ensure that your web application server supports the features that you plan to use. Features such as sync services and task manager are not supported on all web application server versions.
    For more information, see Prerequisites for installing IBM Content Navigator.
  • Back up your current installation of IBM Content Navigator.
  • Ensure that the IBM Content Navigator Configuration and Deployment Tool is closed.

In addition, it is strongly recommended that you use the Installation and configuration worksheets to record the values that you use in your existing profiles. The worksheets make it easier for you to ensure that your profiles contain the correct information after you update them.

About this task

To upgrade IBM Content Navigator, complete the following tasks:

What to do next

If you created a custom application or custom extension to IBM Content Navigator by using the IBM Content Navigator APIs you should thoroughly test your application or extension before you deploy IBM Content Navigator into a production environment.