Avatar of MasterNe0
MasterNe0

asked on 

Updating Exchange 2013 CU1 to CU11 Steps

So I am looking online to see what needs to be done to upgraded Exchange 2013 on a Server 2012 STD server from CU1 (Build  15.0.620.29) to the latest version.

We are having issues with temp folder for TransportRoles\Data\Temp being filled up with a bunch of temp files and we saw on technet that we require to upgrade to CU8 or newer to resolve this issue.

Does anyone have any clear steps that I need to follow or it just download the update, run it and reboot or do I need to do things like a schema update.
Exchange

Avatar of undefined
Last Comment
MasterNe0
Avatar of Amit
Amit
Flag of India image

Is this stand-alone or you have DAG?
Avatar of pgm554
pgm554
Flag of United States of America image

It will probably check to see if you have met the preflight check before it installs.
The rollups on the Exchange boxes are finicky.

If it appears in the update folder on the server then,run it that way.

Otherwise you will probably need to run it as a standalone from an elevated command prompt with ACU turned off.
Avatar of MasterNe0
MasterNe0

ASKER

Standalone server.

I am trying to find out all the downside of doing this as we need to communicate this with our client before having do such a huge update that might break their server if it goes all wrong.
Avatar of Amit
Amit
Flag of India image

Yes, that is totally right, you need to be ready for worst situation or we say back out plan in change management. This is what you need to do:

1) Take Server backup. Both AD and Exchange.
2) Upgrading schema, your AD admin will know it. Else, if your ID is part of Enterprise, schema and Domain admin, setup will do it automatically.
3) If you have any OWA customization or any 3rd party tool, note down all settings, as that might be overwritten by new update.
4) Now you can start the CU installation. However, run the setup in admin mode.

For more info, check this:
http://exchangeserverpro.com/exchange-2013-installing-cumulative-updates/

Now, in case you have any issue and you need recover it back. Follow this:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-IN/library/dd876880(v=exchg.150).aspx
Avatar of MasterNe0
MasterNe0

ASKER

We are the admins for the server. I never done a exchange update that requires a AD update schema. Will the update itself just do it or will it STOP and tell us what needs to be done or are theri steps for schema updates.
Avatar of pgm554
pgm554
Flag of United States of America image

What's your backup software?
I usually take an image of my server and run a virtualized instance and apply patches to see what breaks.
Beats the beejeeez of of trying to restore a production server if M$ does it's usual high qualty patching job.
Avatar of MasterNe0
MasterNe0

ASKER

backup exec but dont have a way to really virtual the box.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
Avatar of Amit
Amit
Flag of India image

Blurred text
THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.
View this solution by signing up for a free trial.
Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.
See Pricing Options
Start Free Trial
Avatar of MasterNe0
MasterNe0

ASKER

Do you know how long it will take to run the update?
Exchange
Exchange

Exchange is the server side of a collaborative application product that is part of the Microsoft Server infrastructure. Exchange's major features include email, calendaring, contacts and tasks, support for mobile and web-based access to information, and support for data storage.

213K
Questions
--
Followers
--
Top Experts
Get a personalized solution from industry experts
Ask the experts
Read over 600 more reviews

TRUSTED BY

IBM logoIntel logoMicrosoft logoUbisoft logoSAP logo
Qualcomm logoCitrix Systems logoWorkday logoErnst & Young logo
High performer badgeUsers love us badge
LinkedIn logoFacebook logoX logoInstagram logoTikTok logoYouTube logo