We are currently operating a deployment of version 11.4 and are looking to upgrade to version 12.0. To ensure a smooth transition, we would appreciate your guidance regarding the upgrade path and how can I upgrade.

Specifically, we would like to know the recommended sequence for upgrading components, particularly whether we should start with the GIM Clients or the Guardium system.

Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to your prompt response.

Hi Fathy,

Hope your well

Here is the upgrade path you need to undertake:

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/gdp/12.x?topic=upgrade-identifying-correct-path

You will need to upgrade the Guardium appliances in a top down method.  So that means first Central Manager, then Aggregator and then Collectors.

Once that has been done then you will have to implement the following technote:

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/updating-guardium-data-protection-gim-clients-sha256-certificates

I hope that helps

We are currently operating a deployment of version 11.4 and are looking to upgrade to version 12.0. To ensure a smooth transition, we would appreciate your guidance regarding the upgrade path and how can I upgrade.

Specifically, we would like to know the recommended sequence for upgrading components, particularly whether we should start with the GIM Clients or the Guardium system.

Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to your prompt response.