[cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6

[Mike]

Tim,

We have to do the upgrade , move to VMware and IP address change all in a small window.

That's why I want to use cobras

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> On Jul 2, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Tim Smith <tim.smith at enject.com.au> wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike,
> 
> Is it Unity Connection 8.0.3 to Unity Connection 8.6.2(a)?
> Cant you just upgrade it in place?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tim.
> 
> From: Mike <mikeeo at msn.com>
> Date: Wednesday, 2 July 2014 23:22
> To: Tim Smith <tim.smith at enject.com.au>, "cisco-voip at puck.nether.net" <cisco-voip at puck.nether.net>
> Subject: RE: [cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6
> 
> Tim.
>  
> I want to jump to 8.6.2(a) with minimal steps and I was hoping I could export from 8.0.3 and import to 8.6.2(a) is that not possible?
>  
>  
> Thanks,
> Mike
>  
> From: cisco-voip [mailto:cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Tim Smith
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 6:02 PM
> To: Mike O; cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
> Subject: Re: [cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6
>  
> Hi Mike,
>  
> Just to understand, what are you trying to gain by using COBRAS?
> Maybe a phased migration of users?
>  
> Why not just the straight DRS server replacement method below?
> You would only have a small window between when you take backup and when you get restored version online where voicemails would not be taken.
>  
> Is it a HA pair or just single box?
> The other method with HA is to setup a new box and let it replicate.
>  
> All the details on the server replacement are here
> http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/upgrade/guide/8xcucrugx/8xcucrug040.html
>  
>  
> Cheers,
>  
> Tim
>  
>  
> From: cisco-voip [mailto:cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Mike O
> Sent: Tuesday, 1 July 2014 12:27 AM
> To: cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
> Subject: [cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6
>  
> I have to move from an MCS to  UCS in VMware and wondered if I could cut some steps using Cobras.
>  
> I could build same version in VMware with the same IP address then DRS , change IP address then upgrade to 8.6.
>  
> With Cobras I should be able to build 8.6 with new IP address on UCS and then export from 8.0.3 and import to 8.6
>  
> But..what am I losing using Cobras?
>  
> Thanks,
> Mike
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