Upgrade and migration handbook, About this document – Google Search Appliance Upgrade and Migration Handbook User Manual
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Upgrade and Migration Handbook
This handbook provides an overview of various considerations involved in upgrading or migrating a Google
Search Appliance (GSA).
About this document
The recommendations and information in this document were gathered through our work with a variety of
clients and environments in the field. We thank our customers and partners for sharing their experiences
and insights.
What’s covered
This handbook contains definitions of different types of GSA releases and
best practices for applying an upgrade to a GSA or performing a migration
from one GSA to another. This handbook does not cover the process of
upgrading or migrating GSA Connectors from one version to another.
Primary audience
Solution architects, technical architects and GSA administrators working
on the design of an enterprise search solution or performing administration
of the Google Search Appliance.
IT environment
Multiple GSA deployment architectures.
Deployment phases
Updating to a new software version and migrating from one GSA to another.
Other resources
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including a list of supported versions
(requires login)
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GSA product documentation
useful for comparing GSA
version features
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provides complete information about the GSA
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provides access to Google support
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provides educational resources for the GSA
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