Unity Connection 8.5.1 - upgraded ESXI from 4.1 to 5.1

Hello All,
We just completed upgrading the ESXI version on one of our UCS c210 m2 servers. We went from v4.1 to v5.1. We are currently running CUCM, Unity CXN, and Presence on the server that we upgraded. The other UCS was not upgraded and is running the subscriber version of the same applications.
After the upgrade completed we can not access UNITY Connection.
We are getting "Database Communication Error." The subscriber is still working so we are still in service, but we are afraid that the database has become corrupted and we are seconds away from complete failure.
Please let me know if anyone has encountered the same issue or has any suggestion.
Thanks,
AK

Did you read this:
Patching and Updating VMware vSphere ESXi
In general, Cisco Collaboration app versions only mandate the Major/Minor versions of ESXi they require/support.
Guest OS support - Cisco Collaboration apps that require a minimum Maintenance release (e.g. "5.1 U1" as minimum instead of "5.1" as minimum) for the application to be supported will explicitly call this out on their product detail pages. When in doubt, consult Cisco Plan, Design, Implement (PDI) HelpDesk or Cisco TAC.
Hardware support - For a Major/Minor version of ESXi supported by Cisco Collaboration apps, recommendation is to use the latest Maintenance release that is also supported/recommended by the server vendor (and storage vendor if deploying on NAS/SAN). To help determine if a patch or Maintenance Release of ESXi "can" or "should" be deployed, follow the guidance from these sources:
VMware Compatibilty Guide (http://www.vmware.com/go/hcl)  for the the vSphere ESXi Major/Minor version supported by Cisco Collaboration.
Server Vendor's hardware compatiblity information for the vSphere ESXi Major/Minor version required by Cisco Collaboration. E.g. for Cisco UCS, see the Server Compatiblity documents athttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/ps10477/prod_technical_reference_list.html.
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Unified_Communications_VMware_Requirements
UCXN 8.5 is supported with ESXi 5.1 per:
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Virtualization_for_Cisco_Unity_Connection#Version_8.5.28x.29
Chris

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No worries my friend
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Hello,
I was hoping to get some ideas on how to troubleshoot this.
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Barry,
I'll be honest, I don't know exactly what version we ended up with, here's what "About" reports:
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Hello Support Community,
i have a strange problem:
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I am attempting to upgrade our unity connection boxes from 7.1.5 to 8.5.1.
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I have UCS C210 VMWare Hosts.
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Program over.
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----> BEGIN Standard Error
/opt/cisco/connection/lib/disaster-recovery/database_do_restore.real.py:32: RuntimeWarning: Python C API version mismatch for module iproduct: This Python has API version 1013, module iproduct has version 1012.
import iproduct
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----> END Standard Error
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CCM DB is in On-Line status after 6 second.
Restoring the Unity Connection database from ontape archive...
Archive Tape Information
Tape type: Archive Backup Tape
Online version: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.UC9XF
Archive date: Mon Sep 26 19:45:06 2011
User id: root
Terminal id: ?
Archive level: 0
Tape device: STDIO
Tape blocksize (in k): 32
Tape size (in k): 0
Tape number in series: 1
Spaces to restore:1 [rootdbs ]
2 [cuc_er_dbspace ]
3 [dir16 ]
4 [rpt ]
5 [mbx16 ]
6 [dyn ]
7 [mbx ]
8 [dir ]
9 [log ]
10 [cuc_er_sbspace ]
11 [ciscounity_sbspace ]
12 [ciscounity_sbspacetemp ]
Archive Information
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Copyright IBM Corporation 1986, 2008
Initialization Time 06/01/2011 15:51:53
System Page Size 2048
Version 14
Archive CheckPoint Time 09/26/2011 19:45:07
Dbspaces
number flags fchunk nchunks flags owner name
1 40001 1 1 N B informix rootdbs
2 48001 2 1 N SB informix cuc_er_sbspace
3 40001 3 1 N B informix cuc_er_dbspace
4 40001 4 1 N B informix dir16
5 40001 5 1 N B informix rpt
6 42001 6 1 N TB informix temp
7 40001 7 1 N B informix mbx16
8 42001 8 1 N TB informix temp2
9 40001 9 1 N B informix dyn
10 40001 10 1 N B informix mbx
11 40001 11 1 N B informix dir
12 40001 12 1 N B informix log
13 48001 13 1 N SB informix ciscounity_sbspace
14 48001 14 1 N SB informix ciscounity_sbspacetemp
Chunks
chk/dbs offset size free bpages flags pathname
1 1 0 250000 183419 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/root_dbspace
2 2 0 915000 176607 POSB /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/cuc_er_sbspace
3 3 0 85000 83217 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/cuc_er_dbspace
4 4 0 128000 13824 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/dir16_dbs
5 5 0 1024000 744409 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/rpt_dbs
6 6 0 512000 511922 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/temp_dbs
7 7 0 512000 495816 PO-B /usr/local/cm/db/informix/data/mbx16_dbs
8 8 0 512000 511897 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/temp2_dbs
9 9 0 128000 110000 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/dyn_dbs
10 10 0 128000 119774 PO-B /usr/local/cm/db/informix/data/mbx_dbs
11 11 0 1024000 362797 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/dir_dbs
12 12 0 150000 24947 PO-B /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/log_dbs
13 13 0 10000 518 POSB /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/ciscounity_sbspace
14 14 0 450000 22554 POSB /var/opt/cisco/connection/db/ciscounity_sbspacetemp
Physical restore failed - could not fork server connection, SQLCODE -25596
Program over.
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----> BEGIN Standard Output
----> END Standard Output
----> BEGIN Standard Error
/opt/cisco/connection/lib/disaster-recovery/database_do_restore.real.py:32: RuntimeWarning: Python C API version mismatch for module iproduct: This Python has API version 1013, module iproduct has version 1012.
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Unity Connection Upgrade from 8.6.2 to 9.1 latest version

Hi,
Am planning to Upgrade my CUC(Unity Connection) from 8.6.2 to 9.1 latest version, having my Call manager in the same version 8.6.2. I will upgrade my Call Manager from 8.6.2 to 9.X later.
Hope i can upgrade my CUC first.
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2) Is their any pre cautions need to be taken care/ well known issues during the upgrade.
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Hi Jagadish,
Just to answer few :
you can downlaod the image from below link under UC Applications amd messaging:
http://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=284603371&flowid=45680&softwareid=282074295&release=8.4(1)&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest
Supported Version Combinations for Cisco Unity Connection 2.x and Later with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Cisco Unity Connection
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
2.x and Later
9.1(2), 9.1(1), 9.0(1),8.6(2),8.6(1),8.5(1),8.0(x), 7.1(x), 7.0(x), 6.1(x), 6.0(x), 5.1(x), 5.0(x), 4.3(x), 4.2(x), 4.1(3)
No new functionality has been introduced in UCXN 9.1(2)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/9x/release/notes/912cucrn.html
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Unity Connection 10.5.1: I upgraded the Unity Connection Server from V 9.1. After that, cannot logn to ELM an error message " The server encountered an internal error that prevented it from fulfilling this request." appears

Unity Connection 10.5.1: I upgraded the Unity Connection Server from V 9.1. After that, cannot logn to ELM an error message " The server encountered an internal error that prevented it from fulfilling this request." appears. The error further displays "
type: Exception report
message:
description: The server encountered an internal error that prevented it from fulfilling this request.
exception:
ServletException Could not initialize class com.cisco.vos.platform.api.config.UpgradeStatus
root cause:
NoClassDefFoundError Could not initialize class com.cisco.vos.platform.api.config.UpgradeStatus
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Has anyone experience this issue? Any solutions? Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Hi Mesut,
you can refer the link for migration
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regds,
aman

Upgrade path from Unity / Exchange to Unity Connection 7.1

Has anyone found (perhaps doesn't exist) an upgrade path from Unity / Exchange 4.1 to Unity Connection 7.1?

It will likely require a new server, but I just performed this migration. You also have to be on Unity 4.0(5) or higher in order to perform the migration. You use the COBRAS Export tool for Unity to grab the majority of system data and the COBRAS Import tool for Connection to migrate data over. Read up on COBRAS here:
http://www.ciscounitytools.com/Applications/General/COBRAS/COBRAS.html
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Hailey
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Hello,
Currently Running:
Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6.2
Cisco Unity Connection 8.6.2
Problem:
when any outside caller leaves a voicemail, the caller number information is not being sent to unity.
example, I call with my cell phone, 817.555.1234 to my Cisco 7940 phone and it shows the CLID information that i am calling with. iDivert to voice mail, Leave a message. Playback message and just the default message information from Cisco Unity.
we currently upgraded from CUCM 6.1.3 and Unity 5. before i could press 9 and get the caller information.
I have viewed the "Playback Message Settings" and selected "After Playing Each Message, Play" and selected Sender's Information. and also selected "Include Extension and Sender's ANI"
upon playing the VoiceMail after the message i get the default message "From Cisco Unity Connection Messaging System"
I also have the message relaying to my E-mail and I get the same in the subject line.
"Message from Cisco Unity Connection Messaging System (Unknown extension)"
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CUC plays message is from Unity Connection Messaging system
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Conditions:Problem was observed on Unity Connection cluster and appropriate services are not rebooted after changing the SMTP domain name
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I making a Cisco Unity Connection upgrade from version: 8.6.2.20000-76 to 9.1.2.10000-28. But unfortunately we can't sucessfull to make this process.
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SerialNumber= VMware-56 4d e0 4f 4d 85 87 7b-eb 22 0e 52 a7 73 1a 22
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11/23/2013 12:28:55 upgrade_install.sh|Cleanup upgrade source area.|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:28:55 upgrade_install.sh|Ejecting DVD (/dev/sda1)|<LVL::Debug>
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11/23/2013 12:28:55 upgrade_install.sh|Started auditd...|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:28:56 upgrade_install.sh|Started setroubleshoot...|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:28:56 upgrade_install.sh|Changed selinux mode to enforcing|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:28:56 upgrade_install.sh|Cleaning up rpm_archive...|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:28:56 upgrade_install.sh|Removing /common/rpm-archive/9.1.2.10000-28|<LVL::Info>
11/23/2013 12:29:00 upgrade_install.sh|IOWAIT monitor stopped|<LVL::Info>
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11/23/2013 12:29:00 upgrade_install.sh|set_upgrade_result: set to 1|<LVL::Debug>
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Tks Manish, I just perform a restart on the both nodes on my CUC cluster and after that I did can install this upgrade patch.
Also is very important install the upgrade patch on all servers of the cluster before perform a switch-version on the publisher and then on the others nodes.
Best Regards,
Claudio Costa

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Firstly - I am upgrading to the latest patch level as I want to upgrade the systems to 9.1.X
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Then I plan to switch versions out of hours.
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Second question -
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If I want to migrate to -
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Thanks
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Hi James,
+5 to my friend Aman for his good tips here
Messages are preserved during the "switch-version" so the messages left before the command is run will be preserved as they are stored in a "common" partition;
Switching to the Upgraded Version of Connection 8.x Software
If you chose not to automatically switch to the upgraded partition at the end of the upgrade, do the following procedure when you are ready to switch partitions.
To Switch to the Upgraded Version of Connection 8.x Software
Step 1 If you do not have a recent backup, back up the server by using the Disaster Recovery System. For more information, see the Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide for Cisco Unity Connection Release 8.x athttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/drs_administration/guide/8xcucdrsag.html.
Step 2 Sign in to Cisco Unified Operating System Administration.
Step 3 From the Settings menu, select Version.
Step 4 On the Version Settings page, select Switch Versions, and the following occurs:
•Connection services are stopped.
•Data from the partition where the older version is installed is copied to the partition where the newer version is installed. If changes to the database schema require updates to the format of data, that occurs in this step. Note that messages are stored in a common partition, so they are not copied.
•The Connection server restarts and switches to the newer version.
Note You can check the status of the installation of the upgrade software by using the CLI command show cuc version. The upgrade is complete when the inactive partition has the upgraded software and the active partition has the old software.
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/connection/8x/upgrade/guide/8xcucrugx/8xcucrug009.html#wp1056720
The upgrade order is shown here (above link) as well, which is Pub followed by Sub;
Task List for Upgrading Connection 7.x or 8.x Software to the Shipping 8.x Version in a Connection Cluster
Cheers!
Rob

Unity Connection 8.6 to 10.5(2) Upgrade

I am planning the following upgrade which I have completed fine in our lab , I just have a query in regard to this statement I found in the upgrade guide.
If you are upgrading from Unity Connection 8.6 or earlier, you must install all the applicable licenses before you upgrade to Unity Connection release 9.x and later. This is because the installed license information considered as legacy license data is required to migrate licenses. After you upgrade to Unity Connection 9.x and later releases, you can not apply legacy licenses using the Prime License Manager. For more information see the Migrating Licenses from Unity Connection 8.6 and Earlier Releases section.
I'm not sure what Cisco mean by "applicable licences" .Do they mean any outstanding licencing for 8.6 or perhaps the new licencing for PLM (though I doubt it).We are already running CUCM 10.5 with PLM so I was just going to point the unity connection server at it once done but this worried me a little.
anyone got a view on this?

Hi
It means ensure you have all your 8.6 licensing (everythign you bought so far) on the server before you upgrade. When you upgrade, you'll migrate to ELM, and that will get licenses based on what you had on your 8.6 at the point of the upgrade.
If you don't do that you'll have to go through some pain with Cisco, proving what you bought, providing SO numbers etc etc.
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Unity 7 upgrade to Unity Connection 10.5

Hello,
We need to complete an upgrade from Unity 7 to Unity Connection 10.5. Note: This is UNITY 7 and not Unity Connection 7. I understand that this will involve using the COBRAS tool to perform the upgrade.
The challenge is that no ESW/UCSS contracts exist, so of course the upgrade will have to be purchased. The upgrade guide for Unity Connection 8.x provides information on the process of migrating from Unity to UCXN however the upgrade guide for UCXN 10.5 does not. My question is whether or not it is possible to upgrade from Unity 7 directly to UCXN 10.5 in order to save from purchasing UCXN 8 (which may not even be possible anymore due to end of sale)?
Any info you may be able to provide to assist with this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,
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HTH
Manish

Migration of Unity Connection from 8.6 to 10.x

Hi,
Am planning to upgrade from Unity Connection 8.6 to Unity connection 10.x. My current unity connnection 8.6 is running on Cisco MCS 7825 H3 Hardware.
As my UCS upgrade license is expiring in another 15 days, am planning to upgrade the latest available version.
Is MCS 7825 H3 is compatible for 10.x unity connection and can i directly upgrade from 8.6 to 10.x .
Pls suggest

Hi Aman,
So my understanding is..
First .....
1) From the Physical Server take a DRS Backup.UC 8.6
2) Create the VMware Session for 10.x with respective ova template required for 5000 users.
3) Intall the 10.x with same config like hostname ip etc.. Both PUB & SUB.
4) Restore the DRS Backup of 8.6..on 10.x VM ware
5) With the help of cobras migrate the licenses.
Second
1) From the Physical server take a DRS Backup of UC 8.6.
2) Create the VMware Session for 10.x with respective ova template required for 5000 users.
3) Install the 8.6 (same version) on vmware with same config like hostname ip etc..Pub & Sub.
4) Restore the DRS Backup on vmware.
5) Get the license from cisco.
6) The upgrade the UC 8.6 to 10.x ..
Which is correct aman First or Second.
Also am confirmed that Unity Connection (UC) 10.x can be integrated with CUCM 8.6.
Regards
Jagadish

Unity Connection 8.5.1 - upgraded ESXI from 4.1 to 5.1

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