Chapter 2. Planning and Considerations

2.1 Before You Start a Migration Project

Read this chapter and also read the README files that come on OS/2 Warp Server for e-business Server Pak CD-ROM. If you will be using CID, make sure to read the README.CID, in \OS2IMAGE\DISK_0 on the CD-ROM. Since parts of this book were written using pre-release code, the README might contain newer information that was not available when this book was produced.

Before attempting to migrate a production system, it is highly advisable that you try an attended installation on a test system first. This way, you will become familiar with the new version of OS/2 Warp Server for e-business. It will also help you identify possible problem areas in advance.

In the same manner, before trying a CID-based migration, a normal, attended installation over an existing configuration can help you identify problems unique to your setup.

Identifying the optimal migration path will probably be an iterative process. Start with the basic services and continue adding function until you have covered every relevant aspect for your system.

2.2 Migration Decision Road Map