The software can be upgraded to take advantage of new features and enhancements that are available in the current version.
The upgrade process is designed to preserve the existing data and configuration being used by the system. Wherever required, additional steps that are necessary to prepare for the upgrade and post upgrade tasks are also described.
To fully understand the changes and enhancements in this version, review the product’s release notes before beginning the upgrade.
Consider the following before upgrading the software:
Also, if the CommNet Server is upgraded, the CommNet Browser must be upgraded as well. You cannot administer an upgraded CommNet Server with an older release of the CommNet Browser.
Installed Version |
Upgrade to Version 8.0.0 |
Information |
CommNet Server |
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6.1.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to CommNet Server 8.0.0 |
7.0.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to CommNet Server 8.0.0 |
CommNet Agent |
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6.1.0
(with 6.1.0 CommServe) |
Supported | Upgrade the CommServe to 8.0.0. This will automatically upgrade the CommNet Agent to 8.0.0 |
7.0.0
(with 8.0.0 CommServe) |
Supported | Upgrade the CommServe to 8.0.0. This will automatically upgrade the CommNet Agent to 8.0.0 |
CommNet Browser |
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6.1.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to 8.0.0 |
7.0.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to 8.0.0 |
CommNet Server SNMP Enabler |
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6.1.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to 8.0.0 |
7.0.0 | Supported | Upgrade directly to 8.0.0 |