Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux: how to upgrade from Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX/Linux

If you are running Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX/Linux and you want to upgrade to Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux, carry out the following procedure.

What to do

Sophos recommends that you install Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux before removing Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX/Linux. There is no conflict between the two products, and installing in this way ensures that your computers are protected at all times.

1. Before you start, ensure that your computers satisfy the system requirements for Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux.
2. Install Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux. Installation instructions are given in a knowledgebase article, or can be found in the Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux startup guide.
3. When you have completed the installation of Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux, you should uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX/Linux.