Upgrade Procedures

The "Upgrade Procedures" category provides comprehensive guidance on upgrading Jive installations to the latest versions. This section is essential for ensuring a smooth and efficient transition, minimizing downtime, and maintaining system integrity throughout the upgrade process.

Key Topics

This category covers critical preparatory steps leading up to the upgrade, the execution of the upgrade itself, and key post-upgrade tasks. It includes information on both general upgrade processes and specific considerations for earlier Jive versions, backup and restoration procedures, as well as adjustments and configurations necessary for a successful upgrade.

Content Overview

Content in this category is organized to facilitate a seamless upgrade experience. It starts with preparatory actions such as creating a test environment, ensuring data is backed up, and verifying the configuration of system properties relevant to the upgrade. There are also specific instructions for users upgrading from earlier versions of Jive, including significant actions required before migrating to the latest version.

Additionally, the documentation addresses the need for rebuilding search indexes that may be triggered during the upgrade and guides users on how to configure and troubleshoot the Activity Engine, which is crucial for activity tracking functionalities in Jive.

Finally, the category includes procedures for cluster upgrades, detailing how to manage application server nodes during the upgrade process, alongside instructions tailored for RPM package installations. This structured format ensures that users have access to the necessary steps and deprecation notices, further enhancing their understanding of the upgrade lifecycle within Jive.