Chapter 3. Upgrading and Migrating Systems
Time | This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. |
Goals | Prepare for the upgrade of Mac OS X Server Back up and export critical server settings Export user and group records Import settings on an existing server Import user and group data |
It is rare to have the opportunity to plan and install 100 percent of a network. Usually, existing systems need upgrades or older hardware has to be retired, forcing a migration to new hardware. This chapter covers strategies for upgrading and migrating Mac OS X-based servers.
Upgrading Your System
As with any major changes to a system, upgrades must be planned. Most upgrade scenarios are fairly straightforward. That is why administrators choose to upgrade rather ...
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