Overview of the upgrade procedure

The information in this section is a general overview of the Upgrade page and what changes occur when you prepare a server for upgrade.

There is a recommended procedure to follow when upgrading a server:

  1. Backup your server.
  2. Do a cleanup of your ISO records (not required).
  3. Prepare your server for upgrade.
  4. Initiate an upgrade.
  5. Complete the upgrade.
  6. Accept the upgrade.

The sections that follow contain detailed information and steps for upgrading a server.

CAUTION: Contact My Oracle Support and inform them of your upgrade plans prior to beginning this or any upgrade procedure. Before upgrading any system, go to the My Oracle Support website and review any relevant Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). Use only the upgrade procedure provided by My Oracle Support.
CAUTION: Contact My Oracle Support and inform them of your upgrade plans prior to beginning this or any upgrade procedure.