Preface

This guide explains how to successfully transition from the previous version of the Sun Java trademark System Content Delivery Server to the latest version. It describes how to configure Content Delivery Server database and migrate information from the previous to the most recent version of 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 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 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 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 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 Content Delivery Server to the current version.

Chapter 4 describes how to create a database configuration file for the previous version of Content Delivery Server and how to migrate the database to the current version.

Chapter 5 provides troubleshooting information for migrating Content Delivery Server database.

Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

Typeface	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value	Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

Typeface

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your .login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized

Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

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Related Documentation

The following table lists the documentation for this product. The online documentation is available at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/cds

Application	Title	Part Number	Format	Location
Branding and localizing the portals	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Branding and Localization Guide	820-1938-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/branding` and online.
Planning for your system	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Capacity Planning Guide	820-1939-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/capacity` and online.
Working with the Developer Portal	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Content Developer Guide	820-1940-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/devguide` and online.
Working with the APIs provided	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Customization Guide	820-1941-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/customization` and online.
Trouble shooting	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Error Messages	820-1942-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/errmsgs` and online.
Installing the system	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Installation Guide	820-1943-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/install` and online.
Setting up and integrating with existing infrastructure	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Integration and Configuration Guide	820-1944-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/integration` and online.
Migrating to the latest release	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Migration Guide	820-1945-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/migration` and online.
Product reference information	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server Reference Manual	820-1946-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/refman` and online.
Monitoring and managing the system	Sun Java System Content Delivery Server System Management Guide	820-1947-10	PDF HTML	`$CDS_HOME/Documentation/system-mgmt` and online.

Documentation, Support, and Training

Sun Function	URL
Documentation	`http://www.sun.com/documentation/`
Support	`http://www.sun.com/support/`
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`

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