1.1 Purpose and Scope

This document is designed to detail the steps necessary for full upgrade of the ELAP 10.2.x to ELAP 11.1.x on the APPD cards.

This work is intended to be non-intrusive to the signaling network traffic and is to be performed within the limits of a normally scheduled maintenance window unless otherwise stated.

It will be necessary to halt the provisioning activity during the execution of the procedures outlined herein while a full database backup is being taken. Normal provisioning can resume once the Full upgrade has completed. For any issues incurred in executing any part of this document, follow the contact/escalation list.

The individual executing this procedure must be experienced and well proficient with the following platforms and technologies.

  • Unix/Linux Admin

  • VI Editor

  • IP Networking

    If you do not have these skills or if you are not completely comfortable working in a Unix or Linux system environment


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