Software considerations for data migration planning

To plan for software, perform the following tasks:

1. Evaluate disk storage space requirements. Ensure that you have enough disk storage capacity for the new operating system and for the data from the source server, as well as for any new data and software planned for the target server.
2. Identify possible upgrade paths for licensed programs.

   When you install the new release of i5/OS^® or SUSE Linux^® Enterprise Server 9, some licensed programs might not work. Identify licensed programs that are no longer available at this release and their replacements where applicable. Additionally, to avoid losing data that depends on these licensed programs, migrate the data from your server to an accessible location before installing the new release of i5/OS or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.

3. Ensure software applications are compatible with your new version of Linux.

   If you have applications running on the source server, ensure they are compatible with the version of Linux you are planning on using on the target server, for example SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.