How do I upgrade to the StruxureWare Data Center Operation 8.0 from a 7.X version?

Issue:

How do I upgrade to the StruxureWare Data Center Operation 8.0 from a 7.X version?

Product Line:

StruxureWare Operation

Environment:

StruxureWare Data Center Operation 8.0

Cause:

With the release of StruxureWare Data Center Operation 8.0 there have been several new platform changes including the base Operating System(OS). Operation's base OS has moved away from Debian Linux to a CentOS Operating System. By moving from one OS to another, this makes the upgrade from a 7.X platform a redeployment of the Operation application. A redeployment would require a completely new installation of StruxureWare Data Center Operation and a restore from a 7.X backup. For instructions on how to create and restore from a backup please see knownledge base ID FA281398

Resolution:

For the most up to date instructions please see the URL outlined below.
https://dcimsupport.apc.com/display/UADCO8x/Installing+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Operation