How to upgrade from 12.6.8 on Windows to 14.5.1 on Virtual Appliance?

Products

• CA Identity Suite

Issue/Introduction

Planning the upgrade of identity Manager and identity governance from version 12.6.8, to the newest version of the solution. How upgrade and have this migrated to Virtual Appliance considering the actual deployment is in Windows?

 

 

Resolution

Given  current version of 12.6.8, there is no direct upgrade path to 14.5.1. It is essential to approach this as a new implementation, taking into account the changes in functionalities provided in the later version. Here are the considerations for each migration path:

Upgrading/Migrating to Virtual Appliance:

System Requirements: Ensure that your environment meets the minimum and recommended system requirements for the Virtual Appliance deployment model. 

Simplified Deployment: Virtual appliances offer a preconfigured solution that simplifies deployment and reduces the risk of configuration errors

Future Compatibility: Consider the upcoming v15 release and its new deployment architecture, which includes the IGA Xpress migration/upgrade tool. This might influence your decision on whether to move to a Virtual Appliance now or wait for future developments.

Migrating/Upgrading to Windows Deployment:

Current Infrastructure: If your current infrastructure is heavily invested in Windows, sticking with a Windows deployment might be more straightforward and less disruptive.

Complexity: Windows deployments can be more complex due to the need for manual configuration of different components, which might lead to configuration errors.

Future Considerations: Similar to the Virtual Appliance path, consider how the upcoming v15 release and its new features might impact your decision. The IGA Xpress migration/upgrade tool could provide a smoother transition in the future.

General Recommendations:

Review Functional Changes: Assess the changes in functionalities from version 12.6.8 to 14.5.1 and consider how these might affect your implementation strategy.

GA Office Hours Recording: Review the recording from the recent IGA office hours held by product management to understand the new deployment architecture and how it might influence your decision.

Future Planning: Consider how the upcoming v15 release and its features, such as the IGA Xpress migration/upgrade tool, might impact your current decision-making process.