UPGRADING TO LOTUS NOTES 6 AND LOTUS DOMINO 6

Upgrading a Domino server to Domino 6
You do not need to uninstall Lotus Domino 4.6 or Domino 5 before installing Lotus Domino 6. Follow these steps for upgrading servers:

1. Back up important Domino files.

2. Shut down the Domino server.

3. If the Domino server is a Domino NT Service, remove the NT Service.

4. Install the Lotus Domino 6 software.

Some servers require additional steps to prepare for the upgrade. This section tells you how to prepare the following Domino servers for upgrading:


Consider conducting a pilot project to test your plans for upgrading your servers before you begin moving your organization to Lotus Notes/Domino 6. A pilot project lets you refine your plans and deal with any issues that arise on a smaller scale.

For more information, see the topic Upgrading to Lotus Notes/Lotus Domino 6.