This section gives an overview of the things you need to consider
when planning your migration strategy. For detailed instructions on
migration, see Software installation.
Blueworx Voice Response applications
are upwardly compatible from release to release. Blueworx Voice Response is designed
so that you can migrate your existing applications from previous releases
of DirectTalk or Blueworx Voice Response without
difficulty.
Important: If the level of software
that you currently have installed is earlier than Blueworx Voice Response Version 4.2,
you should contact your IBM representative
for assistance about moving to Blueworx Voice Response Version 6.1.
Migration strategies
If
you already have applications in production, you need to consider
your migration strategy:
- If you have more than one pSeries computer, and
can install the new release on one system while keeping your applications
running on another, you can follow the instructions for first-time
installers, and then migrate your applications afterwards.
- If you have only one pSeries computer, you
need to migrate your system in-place. Follow the instructions
in this information carefully to minimize the downtime required for migration
and installation. If you are migrating in-place, it is especially
important that you prepare thoroughly beforehand. Make sure you schedule
the migration to happen at a time when applications are least active.