Upgrading v6.x.0.x to v7.0.0.x

The underlying OS versions used in Cast Iron v6.0.0.x and Cast Iron v7.0.0.x are different. A direct upgrade from v6.0.0.x to v7.0.0.x is not supported.

Upgrading the physical appliance

  1. If you are using a v6.0.0.x physical appliance, then upgrade this appliance to v6.4.0.x, and then from v6.4.0.x upgrade it to v7.0.0.x.
  2. If you are using a v6.1.0.x physical appliance, then upgrade this appliance to v6.4.0.x and then from v6.4.0.x upgrade it to v7.0.0.x.
  3. If the physical appliance is of v6.3.0.x or v6.4.0.x, then upgrade the appliance directly to v7.0.0.x.

Upgrading the virtual appliance

  1. If the virtual appliance is of v6.0.0.x, OR, if you have upgraded from v6.0.0.x to any of the following versions: v6.1.0.x, v6.3.0.x, or v6.4.0.x, and currently you are using either v6.1.0.x, or v6.3.0.x, or v6.4.0.x, do the following:
    1. Save your Projects and User Settings from the appliance using Repository > Import/Export in Web Management Console (WMC).
    2. Install a fresh instance of Cast Iron v7.0.0.x on the appliance and restore the Projects and User Settings.
    3. Upload the vendor libraries (required by your projects) to WMC.

      Note: Attempting an upgrade to Cast Iron v7.0.0.x on HVE running Cast Iron v6.0.0.x directly or indirectly will lead to an unusable system. This MUST NOT be attempted.
  2. If you have a fresh installation of v6.1.0.x, then upgrade this appliance to v6.4.0.x and then from v6.4.0.x upgrade it to v7.0.0.x.
  3. If you have a fresh installation of v6.3.0.x or v6.4.0.x, then you can directly upgrade to v7.0.0.x.

For further assistance, contact IBM Support.




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