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Migrating SDL XPP to another server

This task describes how you can migrate XPP from your Contenta Web server.

About this task

Perform this task if you currently have XPP installed on your Contenta Web server but want to migrate it to your Contenta application server or a completely separate XPP server.

Procedure

  1. Obtain new license files for the Contenta Web server and the new XPP server, with the XPP-related license tokens removed from the Contenta Web server's license file, and added to the new XPP server's license file.
  2. On the new XPP server, install XPP.
    See XML Professional Publisher Installation and Upgrade Guide.
  3. Copy customized files from your old XPP installation to the appropriate location on new XPP server.
    • xz/perl
    • xz/sys/ml
    • xz/sys/od/ps_dlf/tables
    • xz/sys/od/ps_dlf/encodings
    • xz/sys/config
    • xz/psres (if you've added fonts)
    For the most part, these files are independent of XPP version and platform. However, consult with SDL Customer Support for advice before you overwrite any files.
  4. Copy <XPP_home>/sd_liz/* to new server.
  5. Copy <XPP_home>/alljobz/* to new server.
  6. Uninstall the XPP software, and remove style libraries and jobs from the Contenta Web server.
  7. See "Configuring SDL XPP to Publish PDFs," beginning at step 3, to complete XPP configuration.