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Migration Central for WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager


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Abstract

Resource collection of links and information designed to help you plan, test, troubleshoot and implement an effective migration from a previous release of IBM WebSphere Portal and IBM Web Content Manager (WCM) to a later release.

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Resource collection of links and information designed to help you plan, test, troubleshoot and implement an effective migration from a previous release of WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager (WCM) to a later release.
In this context, migration refers to the upgrading of an existing installation of the software to a newer release, such as from version 5.1 to version 6.0. Installing a later service release, such as 6.0.1.3 onto an existing 6.0.0.0 installation is termed an Upgrade, and not covered in this document.


Resources:

  • Service and Support Recommendations
  • Tools, Utilities and Add-ins
  • Product Documentation
  • Communities
  • Subscriptions and Notifications
  • Additional Recommendations

    • Service and Support Recommendations


    IBM Redbooks Publications:
    • IBM WebSphere Portal V6: Best Practices for Migrating from V5.1
      This IBM Redpaper provides detailed information about migrating from WebSphere Portal V5.1 to WebSphere Portal V6. This IBM Redpaper introduces the key considerations and the overall decision process before providing step-by-step instructions. It also provides a troubleshooting guide. The IBM Redpaper covers all the key concepts, from stand-alone core portal environments to comprehensive enterprise deployments with clustering, WebSphere Portal components such as Document Manager, Personalization, IBM Web Content Manager, and others.
    • IBM WebSphere Portal 6 Self Help Guide:
      This IBM Redpaper focuses on considerations for the optimal configuration and use of IBM WebSphere Portal Server. We provide you with the information you need to deploy and manage your WebSphere Portal infrastructure, with the goal of problem avoidance. However, if issues occur, the reader is introduced to the various tools and techniques for problem determination and problem solving, including obtaining and installing fixes, how to contact support, and what type of information you should provide before engagement. This guide is a must have resource for IT architects and administrators throughout the life cycle of a WebSphere Portal environment, from conception and planning to use and maintenance.

    Information center topics:
    Open Mic calls regarding Migration:
      Recordings available:
    • Open Mic replay: WebSphere Portal v5.1 to v6 Migration Open Mic call - 07 May 2008 (#7012487)
    • Open Mic replay: WebSphere Portal v5.1 to v6.0 Migration for Developers - 06 March 2008 (#7011968)
    • Open Mic replay: WebSphere Portal v5.1 to v6 Migration - 05 February 2008 (#7011718)

    Related APARs and interim Fixes:

    Technotes and techdocs:

    White papers useful in Migration:
    Portal 7 specific information:
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    Tools/Utilities/Add-ins

    IBM Support Assistant Lite for WebSphere Portal tool (# 4008662):
    The IBM Support Assistant Lite for WebSphere Portal tool is provided as an aid for troubleshooting problems with WebSphere Portal, focusing on automatic data collection and providing symptom analysis support for specific WebSphere Portal and WCM Problem Determination Scenarios.

    IBM Support Assistant ( ISA):
    The IBM Support Assistant is a free offering for problem determination with an expanded scope, adding IBM knowledge repository searches, diagnostic tools, educational and troubleshooting links as well as electronic problem submission (ESR), plus access to the automated log collection features provided in IBM Support Assistant Lite for WebSphere Portal.

    IBM Software Support Toolbar:
    Representatives from each IBM software brand have come together to compile the most sought after brand-specific pages in a Web browser plugin. Even though there are common links between these buttons, custom entries from each Brand truly make this toolbar valuable for your support toolbox.

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    Product Documentation

    Information centers for WebSphere Portal and WCM:
    The most current product documentation for WebSphere Portal, WebSphere Portal Express, WebSphere Portal for z/OS, and Web Content Manager.

    The WebSphere Portal Zone on IBM developerWorks:
    An excellent place to find White Papers, code samples, and other information relevant to your portal.

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    Resource collection of links and information designed to help you plan, test, troubleshoot and implement an effective migration from a previous release of WebSphere Portal and WCM to a later release.

    WebSphere Portal User Forum:
    The mirror of the ibm.software.websphere.portal-server newsgroup hosted on IBM developerWorks.

    IBM Web Content Manager User Forum:
    A discussion forum for both the Domino® and Java™ editions of WCM.

    WebSphere Portal and Portlet Development Space hosted on IBM developerWorks:
    You must log into IBM developerWorks first, then can access this new community resource.


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    Subscriptions and Notifications

    My Support :
    Configure your own content from a variety of choices. Be sure to add products "WebSphere Portal" and "Web Content Manager," and then subscribe to receive periodic emails.

    IBM Redbooks Publications:
    Receive weekly newsletters about new releases and upcoming publications.

    IBM developerWorks newsletter:
    Receive frequent updates about new content from the IBM developerWorks team.

    RSS Feeds:
    RSS XML WebSphere Portal product support page feed
    RSS XML Support RSS feed for WebSphere Portal Administrators
    RSS XML Web Content Manager support page feed
    RSS XML Software Support Lifecycle RSS feed
    RSS XML IBM WebSphere Portal Catalog - new entries

    For information on other RSS feeds for WebSphere, refer to this link:
    http://www.ibm.com/software/support/rss/websphere/index.html

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    Additional Recommendations

    Self-Help Central for WebSphere Portal ( #1283691):
    Resource collection of links and information designed to help you maintain and troubleshoot WebSphere® Portal and WCM in your environment.

    Recommended fixes and updates for WebSphere Portal (# 7007603):
    A comprehensive list of recommended, generally available (GA) maintenance and fixes for current WebSphere Portal server releases. This page is updated as new information becomes available.

    Collecting Data: Read first for IBM WebSphere Portal (# 1236371)
    Collecting Data documents aid in problem determination and save time collecting diagnostic data useful in isolating and identifying the root cause of most problems you might find in your portal environment. Originally intended as a way to ensure your problem report with IBM Support is resolved quickly, many customers use these as a Self-Help guide and can resolve their own problems by looking in the right place, as guided by these documents.

    Detailed System Requirements (# 7007791):
    Need to know what levels of the Application Server, Database or other software you need to use with a specific release of WebSphere Portal or WCM? Find out from this list of the minimum system requirements, by version. Also, for more information about System Requirements that exceed the minimum criteria listed above, refer to the WebSphere Portal Support Statement to determine IBM's support position while you plan for your upgrade.

    Step-by-Step Cluster Guide for WebSphere Portal v6.0 (# 1254849)
    Setting up a production-capable cluster? Check out these documents produced by IBM Support, Also, grab a copy of the IBM Redbooks publication " WebSphere Portal Version 6 Enterprise Scale Deployment Best Practices" - both very valuable resources.

    Performance Tuning Guides for versions 5.1 and 6.0:
    Provided by the IBM Performance Development team for WebSphere Portal, these guides provide detailed guidance and general recommendations to help you tune your environment to meet your specific needs. Performance tuning is an art form and will require unique settings for your own portal's needs - one size does not fit all! Refer also to the Diagnosing Performance Problems (# 7007059) document (though written for WebSphere Portal version 5.1, much of it applies also to later versions).

    Find specific information for your portal:
    Use the product support page to your advantage! Use the following URLs to find exactly what you need: and for searching the Workplace Web Content Manager product support page:
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      Cross reference information
      Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
      Enterprise Content Management Workplace Web Content Management Migration AIX, HP-UX, Linux, OS/400, Solaris, Windows 6.0, 5.1.0 Java edition

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    Document information

    WebSphere Portal

    Migration

    Software version:
    5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0

    Operating system(s):
    AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, i5/OS

    Software edition:
    Enable, Extend, Server

    Reference #:
    1296071

    Modified date:
    2011-06-08

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