Re: Migrating 7.1 to 7.3

[DrFranken <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> What's the difference between these two methods (besides the obvious 
digital vs physical media)?  Is there a difference?

One is supported (Install and upgrade) and the other is 'on you' because 
you will miss something using the save files!!

        - Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis

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On 12/11/2018 12:14 PM, Bob Cagle wrote:
> Finally got the boss to approve the funds and have gained access to a 7.3 machine (hosted), so we finally get to retire our old 520, which is stuck at 7.1 TR10.
>
> I haven't done an OS upgrade in 6 years, and haven't migrated to a new machine since 2006, so I'm a little out of my element.
>
> What's the best way to get migrated from 7.1 to 7.3?  The two suggested methods from the vendor are:
>
> #1: Slip upgrade.  Full system save via Go SAVE 21, FedEx them the tape
>
> Or
>
> #2: FTP over SAVFs created using the individual SAV commands
>
> What's the difference between these two methods (besides the obvious digital vs physical media)?  Is there a difference?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Cagle
> IT Manager
> Lynk