Technical bulletin — Announcing the end of support for the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database engine within TrueSight Operations Management
SAP has decided to end support for the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database engine within TrueSight Operations Management .
As a result, if you are using the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database engine, you must upgrade to TrueSight Operations Management 11.3.04 or later by March 15, 2023 to continue receiving full support.
If you do not upgrade to TrueSight Operations Management 11.3.04 or later by March 15, 2023, you will receive limited support according to the License agreement.
However, if you require patches or security updates, you must upgrade to a fully-supported version (11.3.04 or later) of TrueSight Operations Management .
Alternatively, BMC Software strongly recommends that you migrate to
BMC Helix Operations Management
, which offers new features and AIOps, an AI/ML-based technology platform that leverages big data to automate and enhance IT operations.
For more information about this option, contact your account manager.
If you have any questions, contact
BMC Support
.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is required to take action?
If you are using both the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database engine and TrueSight Operations Management 11.3.03 or earlier, you must take an action. - How do I know if I am using the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere database engine?
From the command line of the TrueSight Infrastructure Management Server (TSIM) run the
pw p lcommand.If Oracle is present in the results, the system is using Oracle database.
If Oracle does not show in the results, the system is using the SAP SQL Anywhere database.
- What actions are required?
To receive full support, you must take one of the following actions by March 15, 2023.
- Upgrade to TrueSight Operations Management 11.3.04 or later.
- Migrate to TrueSight Operations Management .
- What happens if you don’t take any action before March 15, 2023?
The
TrueSight Operations Management
11.3.03 and earlier versions are already in “Limited Support” as defined by the
BMC Product Support Policy
. According to this policy, BMC will continue to provide the best efforts to assist you with these versions.
However, if you experience an issue that requires the development of a hotfix, patch, or other R&D-delivered updates to the product, you must move to a fully-supported version of TrueSight Operations Management (11.3.04 or later).
- Is it necessary to migrate away from the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database?
In TrueSight Operations Management version 11.3.04 or later, you can continue to use the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database.
For all earlier versions of TrueSight Operations Management , you must migrate away from the embedded SAP SQP Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database.
- Can data be migrated from the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database to Oracle?
No, this is not an option.
- What is the path if I do not want to remain on the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database?
You should plan on migrating to
BMC Helix Operations Management
.
Alternatively, BMC plans on releasing an update that will allow customers who purchase a stand-alone Sybase license to move their data and leverage that system. More information will be provided once this update is available.
- Can I upgrade to versions later than 11.3.04?
No, you must first upgrade to 11.3.04 and then upgrade to more recent versions. For more information, see
Supported upgrade paths for TrueSight Operations Management
.
- Can fresh installations of TrueSight Operations Management customers use SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase)?
No, fresh installations cannot use the embedded SAP SQL Anywhere (earlier Sybase) database.
BMC plans to release an update that will support the use of an external Sybase database system.
Comments
Log in or register to comment.