upgrade from 6.1.1 to 7.1.2 3

[jeevkar]

I am a new backup admin and was assigned to upgrade our sun server - solaris 2.6 running networker 6.1.1 to 7.1.2 - is that recommended and what are the steps involved.
I was told to go to 6.1.4 by another admin before I go to 7.1.2 - is that true. Thanks in advance

 

[605]

There is no technical reason why you should not upgrade to 7.1.2 or 7.2 (the current version). However, there might be other reasons (software compatibility, discovered bugs etc.)
which the other admin remembered.

 

[snaffe]

If memory serves me right there was some issues with the 7.1.2 version. Something with scandinavian characters and exchange backups. Not sure if it was just for the client side thou.

 

[Chacalinc]

NW 7.2 is the current version...

 

[jeevkar]

Thank you all for your valuable suggestions - I will upgrade the OS first, to Solaris 9 before I go to NW 7.2 because Solaris 2.6 is not compatible with NW 7.x. - it has to be Solaris 8 and above.
I really appreciate everyone's input.

 

[allesmueller]

like snaffe said:

there are issues with spezial characters in savesets
with legato 7.1.2 / exchange mailbox backup
(saveset "MSEXCH:MB/<mailboxname with umlaut>")