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Upgrading MSS

Use the automated installer to upgrade to Management and Security Server (MSS) 12.8.1.

Before you begin

Caution

Check this list before you begin upgrading.

  • Back up system data before upgrading.

  • Compatibility. Check the versions of the products that use MSS to be sure that connections work as expected.

  • Activation files. We recommend installing the latest activation files to ensure that all product features are correctly enabled. Be sure to remove the activation files associated with previous versions.

  • Clustering. When upgrading clustered MSS servers, you need to install the upgraded activation files to each clustered node. The activation files are not replicated.

  • If you used Replication in a previous version, you can use the simplified Clustering workflow in MSS. See Upgrading Replicated Servers.

  • Manual installation is no longer supported. If your current version was installed using manual installation files -- and you cannot use an automated installer -- contact Support for guidance.

Downloading Product Files

When you are ready to upgrade, log in to the Micro Focus download site to find your list of entitlements. In addition to Host Access Management and Security Server (MSS), your purchased Add-On Products are also listed.

  1. Download the automated installer for the platform where Management and Security Server will be installed.

  2. Download the activation files for your entitled Add-On Products, which are in this format: activation.<product_name-version>.jaw.

    We recommend installing the latest activation files to ensure that all product features are correctly enabled.

  3. Place the activation files in the same location as the automated installer.

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