General

In general, migration of databases, schemas and data is not required when moving from Tamino 8.x or 9.x to Tamino 9.12. It is only necessary to set the version of any existing version 8.x or 9.x databases to version 9.12 by using the SET VERSION command on the database in the Tamino Manager.

Related Documents

If you need more information about migration, please refer to the following:

  • Release Notes
    For possible information on new, modified or removed features, refer to the Release Notes.

  • Last-minute information
    Check for important last-minute information relevant for migration in the readme.txt file.

Definitions of Terms used

The following definitions are used throughout this document:

Migration

Migration means the transfer of a Tamino system from an older to a newer version, or from one machine to another. The target system may have the same architecture and operating system or different architecture and operating system. Migration includes both upgrading and also all other activities to accommodate changes in the structure and organization of Tamino schemas, data and applications so that the newer version of Tamino can be used as efficiently as possible.

Upgrade

Upgrade means the process of transferring a Tamino database from an older to a newer version. This includes all activities necessary for making the database operational under the new version, but not optimization. Upgrading is done using the SET VERSION command (see the section Upgrading and Downgrading Using SET VERSION).

Downgrade

Downgrade means the process of transferring a Tamino database from a newer to an older version. This could be used if, for example, you install the new Tamino version on a test basis but wish to return to the older version for production purposes. See the section Upgrading and Downgrading Using SET VERSION for more information.

License File

Tamino 9.12 requires its own license file which is delivered with the product. Tamino 9.12 does not work with a license file from any of the previous Tamino version.

Migration of Tamino Databases from Linux 32-bit to 64-bit Platforms

The following steps are necessary in order to migrate Tamino databases from Linux 32-bit Linux to 64-bit:

  • Make backups of applicable databases in the 32-bit environment

  • Install a 64-bit Tamino version on a 64-bit Linux machine

  • Transfer the backup files (<PRODUCT_DIR>/db/*.1B0) to the 64-bit Linux machine

  • Restore databases via Create Database From Backup.

    For more information see section Create a Database from a Backup.