Re: Linux: Upgrade 731 -> 10.0

Consider upgrading your kernel too, if possible, 'cause IDS 10 will use Kernel 2.6 features. J. Ben Thompson wrote: > Heinz Weitkamp wrote: > > >>IDS: Version 7.31.UD8 >>SuSe Linux SLES 8.1 2.4.21 >> >>I want to upgrade to IDS 10.0. >>1. Is it possible to make the upgrade "in place"? >> If yes, are there any known problems? > > > I have done this successfully. Any upgrade from 7.31 may require extra > space for the conversion, not much but if your dbspaces are full you may > run into problems. Your ONCONFIG will need changes - read the > documentation that comes with IDS 10. I would strongly suggest you test > your conversion with your data on a second identical server or at the > very least perform a level 0 archive with 7.31 before starting. > > Ben. > sending to informix-list