Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Steps to plan and perform AEM upgrade – Part 5



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Step 14: Perform the upgrade

Finally, here you go… Go-ahead and execute the migration as you have defined in the migration document in step 7 and validated on a test environment in step 8, 9.

Do not experiment or take any deviation when running the migration in production, especially when you are handling a complex installation with large repository and voluminous content.
Stick to the tested process, making sure you are not skipping or missing out on anything.

If something goes wrong or you get into a scenario which did not occur in the test configuration, assess the situation and kick off the rollback process if needed.

And if everything goes fine, well your migration gets complete and you are ready to expose it to the world!!!

Just hold on... not before its tested and certified

Step 15: Test and certify

Make sure your application is sanity tested after the migration. Certify that the application is working fine and open it up to the world.

Step 16: The new normal

Embrace the new normal. Adopt the changes in development, operations and dev ops processes. And somewhere down the line, you will be in for another upgrade!!!

Disclaimer

This is a generalization based on my experience with handling AEM upgrades. Please do check the official documentation for upgrade available (it’s at https://helpx.adobe.com/experience-manager/6-5/sites/deploying/using/upgrade.html  for AEM6.5) which contains version specific instructions and points to check for performing the upgrade


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