Database

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Back up

Perform a cold backup of the database.

N/A

Note : If you configured SSL on your Guides server, you cannot place it in back-up mode using LCBackupMode.CMD script.

For more information, see: LiveCycle ES4 Backup and Recovery section in Guides Administration Help .

Size

Note the Size of your database.

N/A

N/A

Tables

Note the names and number of tables.

N/A

N/A

Custom tables

Note the names and number of custom tables.

N/A

After upgrade, create custom data sources with the application server pointing to them.

Character Set

Track all character sets.

N/A

After upgrade, ensure that these character sets are retained.

(If applicable) National Character Set

Track all national character sets.

N/A

After upgrade, ensure that these character sets are retained.

Database Customizations

Track all customizations made to roles, privileges, profiles, and tablespaces.

N/A

Migrate the customization along with the data during upgrade.

Database locks

Check if there are locks on any tables in the database.

Upgrade may fail while trying to access these tables.

Clear all locks.

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