Pre-requisite

The previous version of the Synthetic services database should be maintained.

Get the Latest Synthetic Server Installer

1. Go to Cisco AppDynamics Download Center and download the latest version of the Synthetic Server installer package.

2. Copy the Synthetic Server installer package (synthetic-installer-linux-<version>.zip) to the machine hosting your Synthetic Server.

Upgradation Steps

To upgrade Synthetic services first go to the installed Synthetic services path cd <Synthetic_home>

1. Run the following command to stop Synthetic services:

   "/unix/deploy.sh stop"

2. Take a back up of inputs.grovy <Synthetic_home> <Synthetic_Home>

3. Delete all the files and folders under<Synthetic_home>.

4. Copy and unzip the new Synthetic services installer under <Synthetic_home>.

5. Replace inputs.groovy.sample

   Note: You must update the JAVA_HOME environmental variable to point to Java 17 when you migrate from Synthetic Server Java 8 to Synthetic Server Java 17.
6. Run the following command to install new services:

   "./unix/deploy.sh install"

1. Once the installation is complete, confirm the Synthetic Server is running by entering:

   ps aux | grep synthetic-processor
   netstat -lan | grep "1[0,2,6]10[1,2]"

2. To view the updated version, curl to the version

   curl <on-prem-synthetic_server>:10101/version
   curl <on-prem-synthetic_server>:12101/version
   curl <on-prem-synthetic_server>:16101/version