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 7.2 or later client installed. You cannot use older clients with 7.2 or later servers (nor vice versa). To learn how to install Windows clients, see the installation documentation.
You can use your normal procedures for backing up your databases. However, read Packing previous databases for more information about the need for a copy of the databases. If you have a customized model database, remember to back it up with all of your production databases.
ccmdb pack unc_database_path /to packfile
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.
To see a list of operating system versions that are supported by Rational Synergy Release 7.2 or later, see the Readme file.
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 computer with the newer operating system, and upgrade to Rational Synergy Release 7.2 or later on that system following this checklist.