Using the utilities disk to migrate product configurations

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.

Before you begin

See Overview of migration, coexistence, and interoperability and Premigration considerations.

Procedure

Use it for migration involving operating systems that are not supported by WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.
  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.

  2. Upgrade the operating system.
  3. Install WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.

    Do not use the migration option when you install it.

  4. Run the WASPostUpgrade command manually.

    See WASPostUpgrade command.

Tip: For help in troubleshooting problems when migrating, see Troubleshooting migration.
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