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Upgrading from SUNWvxvm

This section provides instructions for upgrading SUNWvxvm.

 To upgrade from SUNWvxvm if the root disk is unencapsulated

1. Run the upgrade_start script to prepare the previous release of Veritas Volume Manager for its removal:
   • If the disc is mounted automatically, enter:

     # /cdrom/cdrom0/storage_foundation/scripts/upgrade_start

     The upgrade_start script looks for volumes containing file systems. If certain key file systems must be converted back to using partitions, the script will indicate that a reboot is necessary. If so, reboot the machine to single-user mode before proceeding to the next step. If any volumes are in use, you must either unmount those volumes or reboot to single-user mode.

2. Reboot the machine to single-user mode (using a command such as shutdown).
3. If your system has separate /opt and /var file systems, make sure they are mounted before proceeding with installation. When the system is in single user mode, /opt and /var are not normally mounted.
4. Remove all SUNWvxvm and SUNWvxva patches and packages.

   Refer to Sun documentation for this procedure.

5. Load and mount the disc as described in Mounting the software disc.
6. Run the installsf program.
   • If the disc is mounted automatically, enter:

     # cd /cdrom/cdrom0/storage_foundation

     # ./installsf

   • If the disc is mounted manually, enter:

     # cd /mount_point/storage_foundation

     # ./installsf

7. When you see the prompt for a license key, enter the appropriate license key. The installsf program then installs the Veritas Storage Foundation to include the necessary packages on your system.

8. Depending on your existing configuration, various messages and prompts may appear. Answer the prompts appropriately.
9. Complete the upgrade by using the upgrade_finish command:

   # /cdrom/cdrom0/storage_foundation/scripts/upgrade_finish

   or

   # /mount_point/storage_foundation/scripts/upgrade_finish

10. Reboot the machine to multiuser mode (using a command such as shutdown).

    At this point, your pre-upgrade configuration should be in effect and any file systems previously defined on volumes should be defined and mounted.