Understanding The Update Process; Understanding Edirectory Schema Extensions; Understanding Groupwise Software Updates - Novell GROUPWISE 7 Installation Manual

Understanding the Update
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Process
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You can update a Novell
NOTE: To update a GroupWise 4.x system to GroupWise 7, you must first update the system to
GroupWise 5.x. The functionality to update from GroupWise 4.x is not part of the GroupWise 7
Administrator snap-ins to ConsoleOne.
Before you begin updating your GroupWise system to GroupWise 7, you should review the
following sections. These sections, which describe the process to follow when updating, help you
plan and implement a successful update strategy:
Section 13.1, "Understanding eDirectory Schema Extensions," on page 243
Section 13.2, "Understanding GroupWise Software Updates," on page 243
Section 13.3, "Understanding Domain and Post Office Database Updates," on page 244
Section 13.4, "Understanding GroupWise Client Updates," on page 245
Section 13.5, "Understanding Internet Agent Updates," on page 246
Section 13.6, "Understanding WebAccess Updates," on page 246
Section 13.7, "Understanding Monitor Updates," on page 247
Section 13.8, "Understanding GroupWise Gateway Compatibility," on page 247
For a list of enhancements and new features in GroupWise 7, see
GroupWise 7," on page 217.
In some cases, you might need to maintain a mixed-version environment as you roll out GroupWise
7. For a table showing which GroupWise 5.x and 6.x components can be used with GroupWise 7,
see Appendix A, "GroupWise Version Compatibility," on page
13.1 Understanding eDirectory Schema
Extensions
GroupWise 7 includes new functionality that requires you to extend the schema of any Novell
eDirectory trees where you have GroupWise objects. The GroupWise Setup automatically extends
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the schema for any trees you select.
13.2 Understanding GroupWise Software
Updates
The GroupWise 7 software requirements are different than previous GroupWise software
requirements. To review the requirements, see
page 21.
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GroupWise 5.x or 6.x system to GroupWise 7.
Chapter 2, "GroupWise System Requirements," on
Chapter 12, "What's New in
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