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Upgrade for IdB4
I have a couple of questions around an upgrade from idb4 to UnifyNow
- How long should it take?
- It's not in-place is it?
- What would be the step-by-step for migrating config? ie. I can't look at the config if I've already uninstalled 4
- What's the process for migrating between environments? Do I just copy the extensibility folder and then update connection strings/credentials in the browser?
- Why is SQL server 2014 recommended?
Answer
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How long should it take?
Which part are you referring to? If it's the installation, a few minutes. If you mean end-to-end, including the new MA's, you'd be better placed to dig into PS references as it has been done numerous times there.
It's not in-place is it?
https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2938-upgrading-the-unifybroker-service
What would be the step-by-step for migrating config? ie. I can't look at the config if I've already uninstalled 4
https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2938-upgrading-the-unifybroker-service
What's the process for migrating between environments? Do I just copy the extensibility folder and then update connection strings/credentials in the browser?
Why is SQL server 2014 recommended?
It's not, it says "or newer" (https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2920-unifybroker-installation-prerequisites)
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So the MAs that use IdB will have to be entirely reconfigured for use with UnifyBroker? Going from v4.1.1 to v5.3.1?
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Yes, as the MA was upgraded to ECMA2 in v5.0 and Microsoft didn't provide an upgrade path. There are PS plans on how to do this efficiently.
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How does it work with the existing installed agents (SQL and Chris21)? I guess I uninstall them, do the in-place upgrade for UNIFYBroker, then install the new ones?
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Yes, you will need the new versions of connectors that correspond with the new service version. SQL is an OOTB connector so will not need a separate installation.
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Which part are you referring to? If it's the installation, a few minutes. If you mean end-to-end, including the new MA's, you'd be better placed to dig into PS references as it has been done numerous times there.
https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2938-upgrading-the-unifybroker-service
https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2938-upgrading-the-unifybroker-service
https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2933-migrating-unifybroker-between-environments
It's not, it says "or newer" (https://voice.unifysolutions.net/knowledge-bases/7/articles/2920-unifybroker-installation-prerequisites)