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# Preparing for Upgrade

         

Follow the flow chart and the linked topics to prepare your environment for Tableau Server upgrade.

![A flowchart that outlines the steps to complete a Tableau Server upgrade.](/tableau/current/en-us/server-linux/en-us/Img/upgrade_prepare.png)

## Release Navigator

**Note:** Use [Tableau Release Navigator](https://public.tableau.com/shared/JG6SYZSDJ?:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link) to search for features in Tableau Desktop, Server, and Prep, or to see a full list of features when comparing your current version of Tableau to a later one.

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