This appendix describes special considerations when upgrading from Ingres 6.4.

Regardless of the upgrade method you are using, you should perform the tasks described in Considerations for Ingres 6.4 (see page Considerations for Ingres 6.4).

If you are using the unload/reload method to upgrade from Ingres 6.4, follow the instructions in How You Upgrade from Ingres 6.4 Using Unload/Reload (see page How You Upgrade from Ingres 6.4 Using Unload/Reload).

If you are using the upgradedb method to upgrade from Ingres 6.4, you can follow the procedure in the chapter “Upgrading Using Upgradedb.” If you have difficulties with that procedure in your testing, you can use the process described in Alternate Upgradeb Procedure (see page Alternate Upgradedb Procedure).

This appendix also lists Ingres 6.4 parameters and their corresponding names in newer releases.