Preface

This guide explains how to successfully transition from the previous version of the Sun Javatrademark System Content Delivery Server to the latest version. It describes how to configure the Content Delivery Server database and migrate information from the previous to the most recent version of the Content Delivery Server by setting the properties.xml file. It provides a mapping of changes in directories and files from the previous release to the most recent release. For information on how to install the most current version of the Content Delivery Server, see the Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Installation Guide.


Before You Read This Document

This guide is for system administrators who are responsible for transitioning the previously installed version of the Content Delivery Server to the most recently installed version.


How This Document Is Organized

This guide is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1 explains the process of migrating the previous release of the Content Delivery Server to the current release. The chapter walks you through preliminary migration operations, such as migrating configuration and branding information, and then shows you how to migrate the Content Delivery Server database.

Chapter 2 describes the properties configuration process and includes a sample properties configuration file.

Chapter 3 lists the changes to APIs from the previous installed version of the Content Deliver Server to the current version.

Chapter 4 describes how to transition from the content protection and content pricing supported in the previous version to the protection and pricing available in the latest version of the Content Delivery Server to the

Chapter 5 describes how to create a database configuration file for the previous version of the Content Delivery Server and how to migrate the database to the current version.

Chapter 6 provides troubleshooting information for migrating the Content Delivery Server database.

Chapter A lists migration-specific class and interfaces.


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Related Documentation

The following table describes the books in the Content Delivery Server documentation set. These books are available in the Documentation directory in the directory where Content Delivery Server is installed.

 


Book Title

Description

Part Number

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Administration Guide

Describes how to manage content, devices, and access to the Content Delivery Server.

819-3209-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Branding and Localization Guide

Describes how to customize the Subscriber Portal and Developer Portal components of the Content Delivery Server for the look and feel of your enterprise. This guide also describes how to localize the Content Delivery Server interfaces.

819-3210-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Capacity Planning Guide

Provides guidelines for determining what hardware and software is needed to efficiently run the Content Delivery Server.

819-3211-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Content Developer Guide

Describes how to submit content to the Content Delivery Server.

819-3212-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Customization Guide

Describes the Content Delivery Server APIs that can be used to create customized adapters for use in integrating Content Delivery Server with the existing infrastructure.

819-3213-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Error Messages

Describes error messages that are generated by the Content Delivery Server and suggests actions to take to resolve problems reported.

819-3214-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Installation Guide

Provides information about installing and configuring the Content Delivery Server.

819-3215-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Integration Guide

Describes adapters for integrating the Content Delivery Server with existing systems such as billing, user data, WAP gateway, and push delivery. It also describes the framework for creating device-specific versions of the Subscriber Portal.

819-3216-10

Sun Java System Content Delivery Server System Management Guide

Provides information on running and maintaining the Content Delivery Server.

819-3218-10



Accessing Sun Documentation Online

The Sun Product Documentation web site enables you to access Content Delivery Server documentation on the web at http://docs.sun.com.


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