How to Upgrade from AAP 2.5 to AAP 2.6 — Quick Guide
By Luca Berton · Published 2024-01-01 · Category: installation
Fast upgrade guide from Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 to 2.6 with simplified process since platform gateway is already installed.
Introduction
If you're running Ansible Automation Platform 2.5, upgrading to 2.6 is even simpler since the platform gateway is already installed. This guide covers the streamlined upgrade process.
Why Upgrade from 2.5 to 2.6?
AAP 2.6 brings several features not available in 2.5: • Automation dashboard for measuring ROI • Lightspeed intelligent assistant integrated in the UI • Self-service automation portal for scaling to non-Ansible users • Enhanced EDA features including external secret management • Refreshed UI with improved accessibility
Pre-Upgrade Requirements • AAP 2.5.x currently installed • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (for RPM installations) • Platform gateway already operational (included in 2.5) • Current backups
Upgrade Process
Step 1: Backup
Step 2: Update Repositories
Step 3: Run the Upgrade
Step 4: Verify
What's Simpler vs 2.4 Upgrade
Since AAP 2.5 already has the platform gateway installed, the upgrade: • Skips the IAM migration step (already done in 2.5) • Has fewer configuration changes • Is generally faster and lower risk
Important: RPM Deprecation
AAP 2.6 is the last release installable via RPM. Starting with AAP 2.7, only containerized installations are supported. Plan your migration to containers now.
Conclusion
The 2.5 to 2.6 upgrade is the simplest path available. Take advantage of the new features while planning your containerized migration for AAP 2.7.
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