diff --git a/upgrading/topics/install_new_version.adoc b/upgrading/topics/install_new_version.adoc
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@@ -2,6 +2,13 @@
 
 == Upgrading {project_name} server
 
+[WARNING]
+====
+The steps covered in this section are the default upgrade procedure, and may not always be possible due to manual changes required to the configuration guide.
+
+Please refer to the migration changes for details on the version you are upgrading to.
+====
+
 It is important that you upgrade {project_name} server before upgrading the adapters.
 
 To upgrade {project_name} server, complete the following steps: