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Sun Java System Application Server 7 2004Q2 Installation Guide

> ## Appendix A
> Upgrading the Application Server

> The Sun Java System Application Server installer is capable of upgrading from a previous installation of the Application Server to the current version.

> Consult the Sun Java System Application Server Release Notes to identify the upgrade options available with the Sun Java System Application Server installer.

> The following points should be kept in mind when upgrading the Application Server installation:

> - Only package-based to package-based, file-based to file-based, RPM-based to RPM-based upgrades are supported.
> - The upgrade installation option is available using the graphical-interface and console installation methods; silent mode upgrade is not supported.
> - All the Application Server components can be upgraded as a whole or individually. Additionally, incremental installation can be used to upgrade each component separately.
> - If you have a previous installation of Solaris 9 bundled with Application Server 7 Platform Edition, you must use the prodreg utility to uninstall the Application Server. The utility lists all the software bundles installed. Select the desired installation and uninstall it. This removes all the dependent packages from the machine and from the Solaris product registry.

> The following topic is addressed:

> - Upgrading the Standard or Enterprise Edition

> ##

> Upgrading the Standard or Enterprise Edition

> The following instructions apply to file-based and package-based distribution unless specifically identified.

> 1. Run the installation program.
> 1. To run the installation program that uses the graphical interface, at the command prompt type setup.
> 2. To run the installation program that uses the command-line interface, at the command prompt type setup -console.
> 2. Follow the installation wizard screens to accept the license agreement, and specify the path to the Application Server installation directory; or accept the default installation directory.

> The default installation directory is dependent on the distribution you are installing see Packaging Models and Directory Structure.

> 3. If you have a previous version of the Application Server installed on your system, The installation program detects it, identifies the upgrade option available, and prompts you to:
> - For file-based installation, select a new directory or continue with the upgrade.
> - For package-based and RPM-based installation:
> - If the selected installation directory is the same as the previously installed (old) version of the Application Server, select Continue.

> If the selected installation directory is different from the previously installed (old) version of the Application Server, you are prompted to change the directory path and continue with the upgrade.

> 4. In the Component Selection screen, already installed components are disabled. Select the additional components you wish to install.
> 5. Proceed with the rest of the installation process.

> After upgrading the Application Server or any components to Enterprise Edition, you must run the clsetup program for cluster configuration.

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