Options for upgrading a Domino server

• Installs new version over current version.
• Does not uninstall current version.
• Option that is typically used.

• Your current version of Domino server is V9.0.1 or above.
• The operating system on the server is compatible with the new Domino version.
• The hardware meets the minimum requirements for the new Domino version.
• Baseline monitoring indicates that the current Domino server is performing well.
• You are keeping the existing directory structure on the Domino server.
• The Domino server’s identity will remain the same.

• Installs new version over current version.
• Uninstalls current version first.

• Your current version of Domino is pre-V9.0.1.
• The operating system on the server is compatible with the new Domino version.
• The hardware meets the minimum requirements for the new Domino version.
• Baseline monitoring indicates that the current Domino server is performing well.
• You are keeping the existing directory structure on the Domino server.
• The Domino server’s identity will remain the same.

• Installs the new Domino version on new hardware.
• Keeps the current server identity.
• Copies files from current server to the new hardware.
• Requires the current server to be shut down during the upgrade process.
• Requires less manual configuration of the new server than option 4.
• Recommended option if you need to move to new hardware.

• The hardware or operating system cannot be upgraded on the current server machine to support the new Domino version
• It’s feasible to shut down the current server during the upgrade process. For example, there is a small amount of data to copy to the new machine which you can do during off-hours.

• Installs the new Domino version on new hardware.
• Keeps the current server identity.
• Replicates Domino files from the current server to the new server.
• Keeps the current server running during the upgrade process.
• Requires more manual configuration of the new server than Option 3.

• The hardware or operating system cannot be upgraded on the current server machine to support the new Domino version
• You need to keep the current server running during the upgrade process, for example, because there is a large amount of data you can’t quickly copy to the new server machine.

• Changes the current server identity.
• Installs new Domino version on new hardware.
• Replicates the Domino files from the current server to the new server.
• Keeps the current server running during the upgrade process.
• Allows you to migrate users gradually

This option can be useful if you want to:

• Adopt a new server naming scheme.
• Change the operating system and/or hardware.
• Change install paths.
• Fully test the compatibility of custom templates and applications with the new Domino version.
• Consolidate servers or expand server capacity.