The WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 utilities disk can
be used to run the WASPreUpgrade command against
an existing Version 5.x or 6.0.x environment.
Procedure
Use it for migration involving operating systems that are not supported
by WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.
- Run the WASPreUpgrade command on the
utilities disk against the existing WebSphere Application Server version on
the existing operating-system level.
- Specify the migration backup directory.
- Specify the name of the installation root directory for
the current WebSphere Application Server Version 5.x or 6.0.x installation.
See WASPreUpgrade command.
- Upgrade the operating system.
- Install WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.
Do not use the migration option when you install it.
- Run the WASPostUpgrade command manually.
See WASPostUpgrade command.