WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, Version 6.0.x   Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows
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Migrating from an operating system that is no longer supported

Use the migration tools to migrate an earlier WebSphere Application Server Version 4.0.x or Version 5.x release that is running on an operating system that Version 6.0.x does not support.

Procedure

  1. Start up the WebSphere Application Server Version 4.0.x or Version 5.x administrative server.
  2. Run the WASPreUpgrade command-line migration tool.

    See WASPreUpgrade command . Run the command from the migration\bin (or migration/bin) directory in the platform_root of the Version 6.0.x CD-ROM.

  3. Shut down the WebSphere Application Server Version 4.0.x or Version 5.x release by stopping all server nodes in the configuration, including the administrative server node.
  4. Tar or zip the backup directory and FTP it to another system.
  5. Install the new operating system, keeping the same host name.

    If possible, keep the system name and passwords the same as the old system. Place any database files related to applications you are migrating in the same path as the previous system. In general, try to keep paths the same. If you do change paths and names, refer to Migrating from Version 5.x to a Version 6.0.x standalone application server on a remote machine . Make any changes before running the WASPostUpgrade command below. See WASPostUpgrade command .

  6. FTP the backup directory from the other system and unzip it.
  7. Install the Version 6.0.x product.

    See Installing the product and additional software .

  8. Use the Profile creation wizard to create a Version 6.0.x profile.

    See Creating profiles through the graphical user interface .

  9. Run the WASPostUpgrade command from the Version 6.0.x app_server_root/bin directory.
    Specify the backup directory that you unzipped in step 6. See the WASPostUpgrade article for proper command syntax.
    app_server_root\bin\WASPostUpgrade WAS_HOME\migration
    

What to do next

Return to Migrating product configurations to continue migrating.



Sub-topics
Creating a backup directory on unsupported Version 4.0.x operating systems
Related concepts
Configuration mapping during migration
Related tasks
Migrating product configurations
Migration tools
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