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Should I uninstall v7 and install v8 fresh?
To be absolutely sure you get a clean install on the first try, yes, uninstall and run the attached batch file, then reboot before you proceed. The batch file was renamed to .TXT so it will pass the mail scanner.
If I upgrade running v8 will it require a reboot?
Every install needs a reboot.
I'm running the manager and agents. If I upgrade the manager first will it cause a problem with the previous 7.03 agents?
If there is an agent installed on the machine running the manager, you will have to remove the agent first before the manager will upgrade. After the new manager is in place you will need to redeploy a new Management Control so the agents will talk to the new Manager.
The new license keys are not .slf files, how will I be applying the new license serial numbers?I got of the phone with licensing portal case# 220-215-272 and was told I just plug in the licensing keys that BESR no longer uses slf files. I asked how it keep track of the proper count and she did not know.
Correct in that the new version 8 uses serial numbers, in line with the other BE products and has stopped using the SLF files. In the Manager you can import serial numbers AND license files (in case you are running a mixed-version environment). As for the mechanism to track licensing count, I can't answer that one either. I'm sure that if you exceed the count it'll bark at you, though.
How is the Exchange Retrieve option going to function now? Should I uninstall it first?
Exchange Retrieve got upgraded, too. The version 8 iteration is renamed to "Granular Restore Option", and you would need to uninstall BEER to put BESR-GRO in place. It will have its own license number as well. GRO now supports Sharepoint as well as Exchange.
When I upgrade the BESRM is it going to create downloadable install packages I can then distribute?
Yes, the new Manager has new EasyInstallers.
Should I start with an empty backup destination? Or will it recognize the previous files and continue backing up?
No. Just point to it. We will see that there are backups there and give you access to them in the new product.
I'll hold onto the case until the end of the day in case you have other questions. I'd refer you to the version 8 user guides at the following links:
Core Manual: http://support.veritas.com/docs/297631
Mgr Manual: http://support.veritas.com/docs/297835
GRO Manual: http://support.veritas.com/docs/297834
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