Use the migration tools to migrate from Version 5.x or 6.0.x to a Version 6.1 standalone application server on a remote machine.
Typically, you can use the WASPreUpgrade and the WASPostUpgrade migration tools to upgrade from Version 5.x or 6.0.x to Version 6.1 on the same machine. However, some scenarios require that you migrate the Version 5.x or 6.0.x configuration on one machine to Version 6.1 on a different machine. One of these scenarios is when you install new machines for your Version 6.1 environment but need to migrate your existing Version 5.x or 6.0.x configuration from other machines.
To ensure that your operating system is supported by WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1, visit the following site for the most current list of supported hardware and software: WebSphere Application Server system requirements.
If you find that your operating system is not supported for migration to Version 6.1, see Migrating from an operating system that is no longer supported.
The WASPreUpgrade command saves the existing Version 5.x or 6.0.x configuration into a migration_specific_backup directory. The WASPostUpgrade command uses this directory to add the old configuration settings to the new Version 6.1 environment.
For help in troubleshooting problems when migrating, see Troubleshooting migration.
You have migrated WebSphere Application Server from Version 5.x or 6.0.x to a remote Version 6.1 machine.
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