The WebSphere® Application Server Version 7.0
migration disk can be used to run the WASPreUpgrade command
against an existing Version 5.1.x or Version 6.x environment.
Procedure
Use it for migration involving operating systems that are
not supported by WebSphere Application Server Version 7.0.
- Run the WASPreUpgrade command on
the migration disk against the existing WebSphere Application
Server version on the existing operating-system level.
- Specify the migration backup directory.
- Specify the name of the installation root directory for the current WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.x
or Version 6.x installation.
- Optional: Specify the name of a specific instance or profile
to be migrated from a previous version of WebSphere Application
Server.
- Optional: Specify the location of user preferences for
the administrative console for one or more profiles.
Read WASPreUpgrade command for more
information.
- Upgrade the operating system.
- Install WebSphere Application Server
Version 7.0.
Do not use the migration option when you
install it.
- Run the WASPostUpgrade command manually.
Read WASPostUpgrade command for more
information.