Adaptive Server Upgrades

You can upgrade to Adaptive Server version SP100 from versions 12.5.4 through 15.7.

If you are upgrading from a nonclustered Adaptive Server versions 15.0 through 15.5 to Adaptive Server version 15.7 SP100 Cluster Edition, you must upgrade to the nonclustered version of Adaptive Server 15.7 SP100 before upgrading to the Cluster Edition of SP100.

Upgrade Adaptive Server using sybcluster, or manually.

If your server has replicated databases, consult the Replication Server Configuration Guide before starting the upgrade preparatory tasks.

Only upgrades to and from the same page size are supported. Use sybmigrate to re-create the schema and load data from one page size to another. See the Utility Guide.

To upgrade from a shared-installation mode to a private-installation mode in Adaptive Server Cluster Edition, see Upgrading to a Private Installation.

Adaptive Server version 15.7 SP100 includes both new and changed system catalogs that may affect your existing applications. See the Adaptive Server Enterprise New Feature Guide for a complete list. SAP recommends that you do not use the new features until you are committed to staying with 15.7.

Verify that the version of Adaptive Server you are upgrading from is compatible with Adaptive Server Cluster Edition version 15.7 SP100.

• Upgrading Adaptive Server
  A minor change was made to the format of a log record in both the cluster and nonclustered editions of Adaptive Server 15.5 and later versions.
• Considerations for Component Integration Services
  If you have both a local and a remote server running on Adaptive Server version 15.x and are upgrading both of them to version 15.7 SP100, upgrade the local server first. If you plan to upgrade one server but not the other, upgrade the local server.
• Preparing to Upgrade
  If you are upgrading from an earlier version non-clustered Adaptive Server to Adaptive Server Cluster Edition version 15.7 SP100, run the preupgrade utility. You must have system administrator privileges to perform an upgrade. These steps do not apply you are upgrading from an earlier version of Adaptive Server Cluster Edition.
• Changes in Adaptive Server Directories
  The directory structures for Adaptive Server installations differ, depending on version.
• Checking System and Upgrade Requirements
  Verify that your system meets upgrade requirements.
• Performing Tasks Before Upgrading
  To ensure a successful upgrade, review and perform preparatory tasks as necessary. Depending on the old server configuration, you may not need to perform all preparatory tasks.
• Upgrade to Adaptive Server 15.7 SP100
  If you are upgrading from an earlier version non-clustered Adaptive Server to Adaptive Server Cluster Edition version 15.7 SP100, after, you are ready to upgrade Adaptive Server after you successfully run the preupgrade utility.
• Postupgrade Tasks
  After you have upgraded, make sure your new Adaptive Server is up and running.
• Migrate
  You can migrate from a nonclustered version to the Cluster Edition of Adaptive Server.
• Adaptive Server Components and Related Products
  After you finish upgrading Adaptive Server, upgrade its components and related products.