This section explains what you need to do before you install the Rational Synergy software.
Before you run Rational Synergy Release 7.1 on a database, that database must have been upgraded to the 7.1 level and must contain a 7.1 model.
The Windows server software must be installed and Informix database servers must be created by following these instructions. In addition, all Windows users must also have the 7.1 client installed. You cannot use older clients with 7.1 servers (nor vice versa). To learn how to install Windows clients, see the Rational Synergy Installation Guide for Windows.
Backing up all databases As the CM Administrator, use the ccmsrv status command to view all of your databases. Then, regardless of the release from which you are upgrading, back up each of your databases before the upgrade.
You can use your normal procedures for backing up your databases. However, read #wp1059683/wp1059798 for more information about the need for a copy of the databases. If you have a customized model database, remember to back it up as well as all your production databases.
Packing or dumping previous databases You must copy your databases from your previous release into a Rational Synergy 7.1 server. Use ccmdb backup (or ccmdb pack) and ccmdb unpack. If your normal backup procedure is to use ccmsrv archive or some other method, you must use ccmdb backup, ccmdb pack, or ccmdb dump instead of or in addition to your normal backup procedures.
If a database is too large to be packed, you must back up the metadata and file system separately. Back up the metadata using ccmdb dump. The ccmsrv archive command is not suitable for this purpose. Back up the file system portion of the database using any appropriate tool. Perform this step using your previous release.
To delete all databases from your previous Informix database server:
If you no longer need your old release or to delete your database server and reuse its disk space, you can uninstall the previous release now. During the uninstall, you can select the option to delete the Informix database server. This step is safe if you have taken a copy of all the databases on the server as described earlier.
Upgrading the operating system To see a list of operating system versions that are supported by Rational Synergy Release 7.1, see the Readme.
If relevant, upgrade your operating system now. Do the upgrade after you have shut down your previous installations that are running on the older operating system version, and before you install a new Rational Synergy release that requires a newer operating system version.
Alternatively, set up a new machine with the newer operating system, and upgrade to Rational Synergy Release 7.1 on that system following this checklist.