Back up application data in a production environment before performing an upgrade. For Message Queue data locations, refer Table 5–2.
Stop any running Java ES 4 Message Queue instances.
If Message Queue is being used in an Application Server environment, shut down Application Server, as well.
Stop any running brokers.
Install the Java ES 5 Message Queue.
For Java ES 5 Message Queue installation instructions, see the Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows.
(Optional) Migrate the Release 4 Message Queue data, as listed in Table 5–2, to the Release 5 Message Queue installation location.
You need to perform this step only if you wish to preserve any Message Queue broker data from Release 4.
(Optional) Uninstall Release 4 Message Queue.
Uninstall of Release 4 Message Queue is optional because Java ES versions 4 and 5 can coexist on a system.