In this scenario, you can migrate to eDirectory 8.8 SP8 after upgrading the operating system. For example, you can upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit operating system. The table below describes the migration path.
IMPORTANT:Ensure that you have upgraded eDirectory 8.7.3 with the latest set of patches.
Table 8-1 Migration Path
|
Operating System |
Starting State |
Intermediate State |
Desired State |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Windows |
Windows 2008 SP2 + eDirectory 8.8 SP5 |
Windows 2008 SP2 + eDirectory 8.8 SP8 |
Windows 2012 SP1 + eDirectory 8.8 SP8 |
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Precautions: Before upgrading eDirectory on Linux, ensure that the hostname is configured to a valid IP address and not to loopback address in the /etc/hosts file. |
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Linux |
SLES 10 + eDirectory 8.7.3.x |
SLES 10 SP4 + eDirectory 8.8 SP8 |
SLES 11 SP2 + eDirectory 8.8 SP8 |
Backup your eDirectory 8.7.3.x files before upgrading the operating system. Stop eDirectory and back up the following files:
dib directory
nds.rfl directory (by default this directory is present under the dib directory)
nds.conf file
nici directory
log files
Do not perform any operations on the intermediate state other than upgrading eDirectory, if the eDirectory version is not supported on a particular operating system in the intermediate state. For example, eDirectory 8.7.3.x on SLES 9.