Database

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Back up

Perform a cold backup of the database.

N/A

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

For more information, see:

  • (Upgrading from LiveCycle ES2) LiveCycle ES2 Backup and Recovery section in LiveCycle ES2.5 Administration Help.

  • (Upgrading from ADEP) ADEP Backup and Recovery section in ADEP Administration Help.

  • (Upgrading from LiveCycle ES3) LiveCycle ES3 Backup and Recovery section in LiveCycle ES3 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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