Upgrading from v6/v6 to v8 (Linux)
System Requirements
Before starting the upgrade process, ensure your Linux system meets the requirements for Syncplify Server! v8 and that you have administrative privileges (sudo access).
The procedure below only applies to stand-alone server upgrades, if you're running a Syncplify Server! v6/v7 HA cluster, please, check out this article instead.
Prerequisites Checklist
- Take a full system backup or VM snapshot to quickly go back in time should anything bad happen
- Have an active Syncplify Server! v6/v7 installation
- Valid license with active maintenance/support plan coverage (as a general rule, an active maintenance plan is required for all upgrades)
- Have root or sudo privileges on the target system
- Backup of current configuration (recommended)
Perform the Upgrade
- Download the most recent version of the software
- Extract the archive in a temporary location
- Open a terminal window in the directory where you extracted the installation files
- Type
sudo ./ss-setup installand follow the on-screen prompts
Post-Upgrade Steps
After the upgrade completes successfully:
- Clear your browser cache if the interface appears outdated
- Test all configured virtual sites for proper functionality
- Verify user accounts and permissions are intact
- Review the updated manual and documentation for new v8 features