Migrate database or directory server data (optional)

Depending upon your environment, you might have to migrate database or directory server data from Control Desk 7.5.x middleware servers to Control Desk 7.6 middleware servers.

In cases where the middleware you used to deploy Control Desk 7.5.x is incompatible with Control Desk 7.6, you can migrate Control Desk 7.5.x information to a server supported by Control Desk 7.6.

When upgrading, you cannot upgrade IBM® DB2® middleware from the launchpad. You must upgrade the database middleware separately. For information about upgrading IBM DB2, see the DB2 Upgrade Portal. Information is also available in the IBM DB2 documentation in IBM Knowledge Center.

If your Control Desk 7.5.x database software is compatible with Control Desk 7.6, you can use the existing database. If the existing database is not compatible, refer to the documentation provided with your software for instructions on migrating database objects. For DB2, this information can be found in IBM DB2 documentation in IBM Knowledge Center. Recall that if you performed an upgrade of your database software, you are only required to migrate the Control Desk 7.5.x database instance (ctginst1) and database (maxdb75). If you installed a new instance of the database software, you must complete additional configuration tasks as described in the Control Desk 7.6 installation information. 

If you chose to use a directory server for security in your Control Desk 7.5.x deployment and you are required to migrate directory server information to comply with Control Desk 7.6 prerequisites, consult the documentation provided with your software for instructions on migrating. If you used IBM Security Directory Server for the Control Desk 7.5.x deployment, no migration is required because the same version of IBM Security Directory Server is supported in both products.