You can update a Novell® GroupWise® 5.x or GroupWise 6.x system to GroupWise 6.5. To update a GroupWise 4.x system to GroupWise 6.5, you need to first update the system to GroupWise 5.x.
IMPORTANT: When updating GroupWise, use the software and process outlined in the GroupWise documentation. Do not use the file copy or installation patterns provided in Novell Small Business Suite for new installations of GroupWise.
Before you begin updating your GroupWise system to GroupWise 6.5, you should review the following sections under Updating GroupWise in the GroupWise 6.5 Installation Guide These sections, which describe the process to follow when updating, help you plan and implement a successful update strategy:
For a list of enhancements and new features in GroupWise 6.5, see "What's New" in GroupWise 6.5 in the GroupWise 6.5 Installation Guide.
In some cases, you might need to maintain a mixed-version environment as you roll out GroupWise 6.5. For a table showing which GroupWise 5.x and 6.x components can be used together, see the "GroupWise Version Compatibility Matrix" in the GroupWise 6.5 Installation Guide.