[cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6

[Pat Hayes]

COBRAS can restore to any release greater than or equal to the backed-up
version. It'll capture your users, call handlers, and distribution lists.
It doesn't move system configuration stuff.

As long as you can live with manually configuring that part, it can be a
real headache saver when you have to change both platforms and versions. It
gives you the flexibility to build, configure, and test things in advance
of your cutover. At the cutover, all you have to do is change your pilots
and run the Connection Message Shuttle tool to copy over any messages that
have come in since your backup was taken - way less stress :-)

Check out the COBRAS help file for more specifics on what is/isn't captured:
http://ciscounitytools.com/Applications/General/COBRAS/Help/COBRAS_Briefcase/COBRAS_Briefcase.htm

also, details on the Message Shuttle tool:
http://ciscounitytools.com/Applications/CxN/MessageShuttle/MessageShuttle.html


On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Mike <mikeeo at msn.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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
> <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
> <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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