Understanding the Update Process

You can update a Novell^® GroupWise^® 5.x or GroupWise 6.x system to GroupWise 6.5. To update a GroupWise 4.x system to GroupWise 6.5, you need to first update the system to GroupWise 5.x.

Before you begin updating your GroupWise system to GroupWise 6.5, you should review the following sections. These sections, which describe the process to follow when updating, help you plan and implement a successful update strategy:

• Understanding eDirectory Schema Extensions
• Understanding GroupWise Software Updates
• Understanding Domain and Post Office Database Updates
• Understanding GroupWise Client Updates
• Understanding Internet Agent Updates
• Understanding WebAccess Updates
• Understanding Monitor Updates
• Understanding GroupWise Gateway Compatibility

For a list of enhancements and new features in GroupWise 6.5, see What's New in GroupWise 6.5.

In some cases, you might need to maintain a mixed-version environment as you roll out GroupWise 6.5. For a table showing which GroupWise 5.x and 6.x components can be used together, see GroupWise Version Compatibility.