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 install and 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