Re: Question about update of 7.13 to 7.23

Dirk Scheer wrote: > > Hello out there, > > currently I'm planing to upgrade our INFORMIX server from Online DSA 7.13 to > Online 7.23/7.24. Can anybody explain the steps of upgrading? Do I need to > rebuild the database via dbexport/dbimport? I need the information for > calculating the time of the upgrade. > > Thanks in advance... > > Dirk > We've recently upgraded our test system from 7.13 to 7.23. The installation is quite simple, although it might be a good idea to take a complete backup either before or after you bring up the new engine. I don't know if DB restores are compatible between the revisions. After that, it's a simple matter of pulling the engine off the tape and running the install script. Depending on how you plan to configure the system, you might need to look at a few things: HP patches Changes to sqlhosts file 'Disabling' the alarm program. Happy installing John Carlson Informix DBA WH Smith, Inc.