You can complete an upgrade on an existing server instance.
This upgrade scenario
assumes you are upgrading Content Platform Engine on the application server
where it is currently deployed and making configuration changes to that deployment.
- Upgrade roadmap
- The upgrade roadmap lists the major steps that are required to upgrade FileNet®
P8
on a server instance. Use this roadmap as a template for your own
plan.
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Table 1. Steps required to complete an
upgrade.
| |
Migration task. |
Where to go for instructions. |
| ☐ |
Learn about upgrading FileNet
P8
. |
Upgrade planning considerations |
| ☐ |
Download the 5.5.x installation and upgrade worksheet. Run the customization
macro and select Upgrade for the Procedure Type option. Use the customized
worksheet to enter values that are required for an upgrade. |
Using the installation and upgrade worksheet |
| ☐ |
Prepare the server for upgrade. Follow the steps in the upgrade preparation
instructions. |
Performing the required upgrade preparation tasks |
| ☐ |
Upgrade the server. Follow the steps in the 5.5.x upgrade instructions.
Upgrade instructions have separate sections for whether you are working with a new configuration
profile or copied your former configuration profile into the server. |
Upgrading and configuring FileNet P8 platform |