Is applying an upgrade directly to the existing MST build allowed?

• A. It is not allowed
• B. Only allowed for minor upgrades
• C. It requires a separate environment
• D. Yes, it can be applied directly to the existing MST build

Answer: (D)

Upgrading directly on the existing MST build is allowed when the vendor supports in-place upgrades for that upgrade path. An in-place upgrade updates the current system without reinstalling, so your configurations, data, and workflows stay intact while the software components are updated. This approach is efficient and reduces downtime compared to starting over with a fresh install.

Before proceeding, confirm that the current MST build and the target upgrade are a supported combination, review the release notes for any specific prerequisites, and back up all data. After the upgrade, perform thorough validation to ensure everything works as expected. If the upgrade path isn’t supported for your scenario, a separate environment or fresh install would be needed, but in this case applying directly to the existing MST build is appropriate.