04-07-2007 07:20 PM - edited 03-14-2019 08:52 PM
how dangerous is it to do a win OS upgrade?
04-07-2007 08:13 PM
From 2000 to 2003...or for example, 2000.4.2 to 2000.4.X???
04-07-2007 09:30 PM
2000.4.2 to 2000.4.x
04-07-2007 10:14 PM
I haven't run across a bad upgrade yet.
Everyone I have done has gone through quite smoothly. Just follow along in the readme's for the OS upgrade and it should go fine.
It's about as exciting as watching paint dry, but it has been very painless
04-07-2007 09:28 PM
Hi,
As all the Win patches and/or updates are extensively tested by Cisco for their products, it is recommended to apply those patches and/or updates from Cisco website.
04-07-2007 11:52 PM
Hi James,
Just to add a note to Sohail and Mattew's good info. Make sure that you spend some time going through the Read-me notes for your OS upgrade. Pay special attention to compatability requirements,important considerations etc. I have attached some good getting started docs for your planned upgrade. With proper planning you should be good to go!
Frequently Asked Questions About Operating System Software Updates
From this excellent doc;
Related operating system and server documentation, which includes the following documents:
Installation document and release notes
Cisco IP Telephony Operating System, SQL Server, Security Updates
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/iptel_os/
index.htm
Operating system upgrade executable/support patches and corresponding readme documentation;
Note: The operating system and SQL Server support patches post on the voice products operating system cryptographic software page.
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-voice.shtml
Installing the Operating System on the Cisco Unified Communications Server, Version 2000.4.4
Hope this helps! And good luck.
Rob
04-08-2007 04:52 AM
thanks guys i'll give a try and let you know!
04-09-2007 05:59 AM
Its always good to have a solid bars backup and a system backup using ghost or acronis before attempting an OS or CM upgrade. You never know what could go wrong.
04-09-2007 06:02 AM
Ture! Good advise!
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