- Install directories
When upgrading Domino servers from a V10 or earlier release, the data directories from the previous version are retained. On fresh installations, new default directories introduced in V11 are used.
- Hardware and/or operating system upgrades
In some environments, you may need to update the operating system and/or the hardware to support the new Domino server version.
- Upgrades and transactional Logging
If you have transactional logging enabled on your current Domino server, you cannot change the location of where your Domino server is installed during the upgrade process. There are many files contained within the transactional logging system that list the existing Domino server location. If you change the Domino server location before or after the upgrade process, the Domino server will not restart.
- Upgrades and DAOS
If you plan on moving the location of Domino Attachment Object Service (DAOS) files for any reason, for example, because the current drive is running low in physical space, then complete these steps:
- Upgrades and clusters
If you have clustered Domino servers, you should upgrade all Domino servers in the cluster. This ensures that all Domino servers use the same version of Domino and the same set of Domino templates. You can upgrade one Domino server at a time in the cluster. Remember that ACLs and replication settings do not prevent designs from propagating in a cluster.
- Shutting down a server cleanly
Before upgrading a Domino server, it’s important to shut down the server cleanly, without errors or hangs.
- Indirect files to save time running maintenance tasks
During a Domino server upgrade, you’ll run Domino database maintenance tasks.