Hello,
Within the next few weeks we will be switching to ArcGIS Server 10.9.1.. We are currently running ArcGIS for Server 10.4.1. on one machine. This machine will soon be retired and a new one put in it's place that will be running ArcGIS Server 10.9.1.. As with all things, there is a certain degree of trepidation with hoping everything continues to function normally and a overwhelming desire to not over think the process. I was not here when the original machine was configured and have never gone through this type of upgrade so I am somewhat anxious at the thought and have some questions. I apologize in advance if my questions seem too mundane but my knowledge in this arena is somewhat lacking.
Question 1: Should I "create a new site" or should I "join an existing site"? I am assuming the reference to "site" is that which is visible through ArcGIS Server Manager and those services currently running on the, what will be, old server? When I see "join an existing site" I'm wondering if by doing so it would be a way of migrating over those services currently on the old server to the new server without interruption.
Question 2: Is there an easy way of doing this entire process that I may have overlooked given the fact we are starting with a new server and we have a server currently running services for ArcGIS Online?
Question 3: How can I tell if I have a "federated server"?
Question 4: Are there any good sources out there that offer a step-by-step guide for this installation? By "good" I mean the literature takes you through it without missing a beat and is not afraid to insult your intelligence by including any and all minutia.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Jeff
