Re: AIX 4.3.3 to AIX 5.2
From: jason grove (jason_at_SYSTEMS.WVU.EDU)
Date: 11/23/04
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:54:35 -0500 To: aix-l@Princeton.EDU
Problems we had were firmware on the cdrom's was not up to date(so it
would not boot the cd's). Also break any mirrors on rootvg before you
upgrade or you will never finish the upgrade. Always take a mksysb
before the upgrade... it will be very handy.
jason
Billy Tyrer wrote:
> Hi All, I am sure that this may have been discussed before. Just wondering
> if there are any major problems with migrating from 4.3.3 direct to
> 5.2. Is it better doing it in steps going to 5.1 first then 5.2?
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> Regards,
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> Billy.
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