Upgrading non-multiplex databases

Overview

Table 4-1 briefly lists the steps for upgrading servers and databases to Sybase IQ 12.7. Details follow the table.

Table 4-1: Upgrading non-multiplex databases

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1. Shut down servers

“Shutting down servers”

2. Install IQ

“Installing IQ”

3. Start the server

“Starting the server”

4. Upgrade databases

“Upgrading databases”

5. Enforce referential integrity

“Enforcing referential integrity”

6. Verify after upgrade

“Verifying databases after upgrade”

7. Back up databases again (recommended)

“Backing up databases after upgrade”

Before you upgrade

You must have a recent backup before you upgrade to a major release of Sybase IQ.

If you have multiplex servers, instead of following the steps in this section follow those in “Upgrading 12.5 multiplex databases to 12.7” or “Upgrading 12.6 multiplex databases to 12.7”.