You can upgrade from GPA version 6.8.
HINT:If you want to upgrade from GPA version 6.7, you must first upgrade to version 6.8.
Upgrade GPA components in the following order:
GP Repository
GPA Server
GPA Console
If you installed all GPA components on the same computer, the setup program upgrades the GPA components in the correct order.
NOTE:
Ensure you check in or undo the check out for all GPOs before you upgrade GPA.
Ensure you back up the GPA database on the GP Repository before upgrading to the latest version. If you cancel the upgrade process, the setup program cannot roll back changes to the database and you will need to restore the database.
If you installed GPA components on separate computers, ensure you upgrade the GP Repository first. However, you can run the setup program on the GPA Server first and upgrade the GPA database while upgrading the GPA Server. If you are upgrading the GPA Server, the setup program automatically upgrades the GPA database on the GP Repository.
The process for upgrading to the latest version of GPA is the same as for installing GPA. For more information, see Section 2.6, Installing Components on Multiple Computers or Section 2.5, Installing All Components on One Computer.
NOTE:
Ensure you upgrade all components to avoid compatibility issues between the latest version and previous versions of GPA. Do not attempt to export any GPOs until you have finished upgrading all GPA consoles.
If you are upgrading the GPA database on a computer with other GPA components installed, the setup program does not remove the registry entries or binary files associated with previous versions of the GP Repository.
You cannot create a new Security group or change the Security group you previously created. If you rename or delete the Security group you previously created, the upgrade process will create the Security group again and the setup program disables the Browse button on the User Group for GP Repository window.