Upgrade Commserve on new hardware machine

Elizabeta,

Since you are just changing the hardware of the Commserve, the following documentation is what you need to follow:

https://documentation.commvault.com/commvault/v11/article?p=4739.htm

Just be sure to use the media for the same version you are currently on.

Tom

Hello @elizabeta ,

Is the CommServe just a CS or does it have any other roles? (i.e Media Agent)

That’s the correct link to move and upgrade the CommServe to new Hardware.

Essentially you run a DR backup, Build the new CS and point the installer to the latest DR Backup in Database options.

Best Regards,

Michael

Hello,

Thank you  @tmk  for your answer and link for documentation. First, I would like to ask is simpana version 11.20 the last recommended simpana?

Thank you!

BR,
Elizabeta

Currently we are on Feature Release 24 which like 11.20 is a Long-Term Support Release.

The following link shows the different releases for you to review.

https://documentation.commvault.com/commvault/

Hello @MichaelCapon ,

The CommServe is commvault backup server installed on machine. Also, on the same windows machine is installed one Media Agent (which communicate with Tape library).

BR,
Elizabeta

So, 

Is it okay to stay on this version of simpana 11.20 ?

BR

Hello @tmk ,

Which means “Long-Term Support Release”?

BR,
Elizabeta

Release Types

Feature release → Once every quarter → One (1) year from initial release.

Long-term support (LTS) feature release → Once every year → Three (3) years from initial release, with monthly maintenance releases for year 1 and year 2, and then as needed.

Refer to: https://documentation.commvault.com/11.24/essential/2619_feature_release_schedule_and_lifecycles.html

Thank you  @dude !