[cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6

Tue Jul 22 18:55:24 EDT 2014

Tim,

I did the migration few days ago and used the following steps without issue and converted very quickly

1)      Built 8.0.3 on VMware

2)      DRS from production and rehosted license

3)      Upgraded to 8.6

4)      Ran message shuttle prior to cut over

5)      Cut system over during the day

6)      Ran message shuttle again to clean up any missed files

From: cisco-voip [mailto:cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Tim Frazee
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 11:52 AM
To: Mike
Cc: cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
Subject: Re: [cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6

I beleive Unity Connection 8.0(3) is supported in vmware. you could install that on your image, perform a restore, fix your licensing, then upgrade to 8.6 in place.

OR

as Mike suggested,

upgrade on MCS to 8.6, get your license happy (which it likely will be since 8.0 to 8.6 is a free upgrade i believe) then DRS from MCS to UCS

ive done both methods. it all depends on which method works best with your timelines.

On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Mike <mikeeo at msn.com> wrote:

Pat,

This is exactly what I’m looking for

Thanks!

From: cisco-voip [mailto:cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Pat Hayes
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 5:07 PM
To: Mike
Cc: cisco-voip at puck.nether.net

Subject: Re: [cisco-voip] Unity Connection 8.0.3 to 8.6

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] 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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