Upgrading to Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 › How to Upgrade to Arcserve UDP 6.0 or Arcserve Backup r17 from Arcserve UDP 5.0 or Arcserve Backup r16.5 to Enable Copy to Tape

How to Upgrade to Arcserve UDP 6.0 or Arcserve Backup r17 from Arcserve UDP 5.0 or Arcserve Backup r16.5 to Enable Copy to Tape

Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 integrates with Arcserve Backup r17 and provides a new feature to copy backup data to a tape media destination. You can create a plan with the Copy to Tape task in Arcserve UDP Console.

Upgrade Consideration

• Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 hardware requirement must be met. For more information on the detailed hardware requirement, see the System Information in Release Notes v6.0.
• Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 supported Platform, Hypervisor, OS, or Application Version is required. For detailed information, see the Compatibility Matrix.
• Before upgrading, avoid pausing an existing plan. If the plan is paused before an upgrade, the plan cannot be resumed until all related RPS is upgraded.
• Purchase the product key for Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 and keep it ready.
• Remove the previous version Arcserve Exchange Granular Restore (AEGR) standalone utility for Arcserve UDP Version 5.0. If it is detected, the installation wizard prompts to remove it.
• Ideally, the older plans should work properly at each upgrade step described below.

Copy to Tape Consideration

• Prepare the Arcserve Backup r17.0 server by installing or upgrading from any previously supported upgrade path. Arcserve Backup is required before configuring the Copy to Tape task in an Arcserve UDP plan.
• You must meet the Arcserve Backup r17.0 support matrix requirement. For more information, see the Compatibility Matrix.
• Purchase the product key for Arcserve Backup r17.0 and keep it ready.

Follow these steps to upgrade and enable the Copy to Tape feature:

1. Upgrade to Arcserve Backup r17.0 from a previous release or install Arcserve Backup r17.0 with the Install Arcserve Backup Web Service option enabled.

   

   Note: For more information on installing and upgrading Arcserve Backup, see the Arcserve Backup r17.0 Implementation Guide.

   After the upgrade is complete, perform the following tasks:

   • Check if the job engine has started in the Arcserve Backup manager.
   • In Windows Services Console, verify that Arcserve Backup Web Service is in the running status.
2. Upgrade to Arcserve UDP Version 6.0 from a previous release.

   Note: For more information on how to upgrade from a previous release, see How to Upgrade to Arcserve UDP 6.0 from a Previous Release.

3. Configure the Copy to Tape task in the Arcserve UDP Console for an existing or a new plan.

   Note: For more information on configuring the Copy to Tape task, see How to Create a Copy to Tape Plan.

   The plan should work well for each step.