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Upgrading from v6/v6 to v8 (Linux)

System Requirements

Before starting the upgrade process, ensure your Linux system meets the requirements for Syncplify ServerServer! v7v8 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

  • ActiveTake a full system backup or VM snapshot to quickly go back in time should anything bad happen
  • Have an active Syncplify ServerServer! v6v6/v7 installation
  • Valid license with active maintenance/support plan coverage (as a general rule, an active maintenance plan coverageis required for all upgrades)
  • Have Rootroot 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:

    1. Clear your browser cache if the interface appears outdated
    2. Test all configured virtual sites for proper functionality
    3. Verify user accounts and permissions are intact
    4. Review the updated manual and documentation for new v7v8 features

    The accompanying video demonstrates this entire process in real-time on a Linux system.

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