diff --git a/appscale/tools/appscale_tools.py b/appscale/tools/appscale_tools.py
index ce407fda..c34827a7 100644
--- a/appscale/tools/appscale_tools.py
+++ b/appscale/tools/appscale_tools.py
@@ -1080,9 +1080,6 @@ def upgrade(cls, options):
         passed in via the command-line interface.
     """
     node_layout = NodeLayout(options)
-    if not node_layout.is_valid():
-      raise BadConfigurationException(
-        'Your ips_layout is invalid:\n{}'.format(node_layout.errors()))
 
     latest_tools = APPSCALE_VERSION
     try: