Upgrading Storage Foundation using the Veritas Web-based installer

This section describes upgrading SF with the Veritas Web-based installer. The installer detects and upgrades the product that is currently installed on the specified system or systems.

To upgrade SF

  1. Perform the required steps to save any data that you wish to preserve. For example, make configuration file backups.
  2. Start the Web-based installer.

    See Starting the Veritas Web-based installer.

  3. On the Select a task and a product page, select Upgrade a Product from the Task drop-down menu.

    The installer detects the product that is installed on the specified system. Click Next.

  4. Indicate the systems on which to upgrade. Enter one or more system names, separated by spaces. Click Next.
  5. On the License agreement page, select whether you accept the terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA). To continue, select Yes I agree and click Next.
  6. Click Next to complete the upgrade.

    After the upgrade completes, the installer displays the location of the log and summary files. If required, view the files to confirm the installation status.

  7. If you are prompted to reboot the systems, enter the following reboot command:
    # /usr/sbin/shutdown -r now
  8. After the upgrade, if the product is not configured, the Web-based installer asks: "Do you want to configure this product?" If the product is already configured, it will not ask any questions.
  9. Click Finish. The installer prompts you for another task.