This section provides information on what to do before you start the upgrade process.
Before upgrading to Replication Server 12.6
Back up your replication system.
Use rs_helpsub to validate all subscriptions. If you do not validate all subscriptions before upgrading, the upgrade fails and you cannot start Replication Server again.
Shut down all Replication Servers, RSM Servers, and LTMs.
Read the release bulletin for your platform for special installation instructions.
Install Replication Server, following the instructions in the Replication Server Installation Guide for Windows.
Read the release bulletin for your platform for special upgrade instructions.
