To perform the upgrade, it is recommended that you complete the steps in the following checklist:
Checklist Items
Learn about version upgrades and compatibility of versions. For more information, see Prerequisites and Considerations for Upgrading NICI.
Ensure that you have the latest installation kit to upgrade NICI. For more information, see Installing NICI.
Ensure that your computer meets the hardware and software prerequisites for a newer version of NICI. For more information, see Prerequisites and Considerations for Upgrading NICI.
Back up the keys and user data in the file system and in system-specific and user-specific directories and files. For more information, see Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration.
Install or upgrade NICI to the latest version For more information, see one of the following sections:
eDirectory: Installing NICI in the NetIQ eDirectory Installation Guide
iManager: Installing iManager Server and Workstation in the NetIQ iManager Installation Guide