Upgrading From Java ES 6

In general, the product upgrade instructions follow a common process:

1. Pre-upgrade preparation – Back up configuration and application data, perform any patching of the operating system, upgrade any required dependencies, and perform other tasks in preparation for upgrading the product.

2. Upgrade – Obtain all the necessary packages, patches, and tools needed for the upgrade. You install upgraded software and the product as prescribed, including the migration of data to the upgraded product.

3. Verification – Verify that the upgrade has been successful using prescribed verification tests, including starting the upgraded product and testing various usage scenarios.

4. Post-upgrade procedures – Perform any additional configuration, customization, or other tasks that might be necessary to make the upgraded product operational, for example, to incorporate new functions.

For all Java ES 7 Base components, the upgrade process involves running the upgrade installation utilities included with the component(s) to be upgraded. As with the general installation procedures, the component upgrade procedures should be performed in the order described in Suggested Sequence for Installing Java ES 7. Refer to the relevant product documentation for specific component upgrade instructions.