Understand the software issues that might arise if you have not
correctly planned for your data migration.
To plan for software, perform the following tasks:
- Evaluate disk storage space requirements. Ensure that you have
enough disk storage capacity for the new operating system and for the data
from the source server, as well as for any new data and software planned for
the target server.
- Identify possible upgrade paths for licensed programs.
When
you install the new release of i5/OS® or SUSE Linux® Enterprise Server 9, some licensed programs
might not work. Identify licensed programs that are no longer available at
this release and their replacements where applicable. Additionally, to avoid
losing data that depends on these licensed programs, migrate the data from
your server to an accessible location before installing the new release of i5/OS or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.
- Ensure software applications are compatible with your new version
of Linux.
If
you have applications running on the source server, ensure they are compatible
with the version of Linux you
are planning on using on the target server, for example SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.