Upgrade tools and resources

Tools

The following tools exist to help with PME upgrades:

PME Installer

The PME installer is the installer of the new PME version. It automatically performs an In-Place upgrade if it detects an existing, supported PME installation on the server. The PME installer is part of the .iso install file or DVD for PME.

Upgrade Map

The Upgrade Map is a Microsoft Excel based tool that shows the supported upgrade paths and prerequisites for In-Place and SBS upgrades. The Upgrade Map also shows which tool to use for the upgrade.

Configuration Manager

The Configuration Manager is a standalone tool that is used for Side-by-Side (SBS) upgrades of PME. It reads the configuration of the old PME system and copies it to a new PME system. Some manual steps are needed to complete the upgrade when using the Configuration Manager. The tool comes with instructions for the manual SBS upgrade steps.

PME Service Packs

The In-Place and SBS upgrade tools require the latest service pack versions of the older PME systems to be installed before the upgrade.

See Resources for information on where to get the tools and resources.