Before starting the upgrade process, you must back up all
the files and directories associated with the previous deployment
of LiveCycle, including the Java SDK, installation files, watched
folder contents, temporary directory, and so on. Do not delete any
of these items. The backup tasks involved are as follows:
The following LiveCycle data must be included in your back up:
GDS directory: This
directory can reside either locally or on a shared network drive.
Default location of the GDS directory is [JBoss root]/server/<profile_name>/svcnative/DocumentStorage.
For information on how to find and backup the GDS directory, see
Global Document Storage directory in LiveCycle Administration Help.
Database: Use
the database backup utility to backup your data. For information
on how to back up your LiveCycle database, see LiveCycle database
in LiveCycle Administration Help.
LiveCycle EAR files: The
EAR files are required to restore your system if you encounter upgrade
issues.
Content Storage Root directory: If
you have Adobe LiveCycle Content Services (deprecated) deployed
on your current system, back up the lccs_data directory. This directory
can reside either locally or on a shared network drive.
Reader
Extension credential file: Backup the Reader Extension credential
file if you have installed fresh operating system.
LiveCycle fonts: Back up all Adobe font directories that
are specified in Configuration Manager (in Administartion Console,
go to Settings > Core System > Configurations). Ensure that
you back up the entire directory.
Customer installed fonts: If you installed additional
fonts on your previous LiveCycle environment, back them up separately.
Watched folders: Backup the watched folders.
