To upgrade VCS

1. Log in as superuser.

2. Insert the VCS 5.0.1 software disc into the disc drive of one of the nodes.

3. Navigate to the folder that contains the installvcs program.

4. Upgrade to VCS 5.0.1. Enter the following command:

   # ./installvcs [-rsh]

   The installer begins with a copyright message and specifies the directory where the logs are created.

   Review the report after the program examines the configuration files and discovers the existing cluster configuration (including the ClusterService group, if it is defined).

5. To upgrade to VCS 5.0.1 press Enter.

   Do you want to upgrade to version 5.0.1 on these systems using the
   current configuration? [y,n,q,?] (y) y

   The installer program verifies that your systems meet the requirements for upgrading.

6. Review the output as the program verifies that the upgrade can proceed on the systems. The installvcs program checks the operating system level and system-to-system communication. It also creates logs for the VCS update.

   Review the output as the installer checks the licenses that are currently in place on the cluster nodes. The installer also prompts to add additional license keys:

7. Review the output as the installer checks for existing depots.

   Specify the depots to be installed on the cluster systems.

   The installer lists the depots that will be installed or upgraded. Press Enter at the prompt.

8. The installer is now ready to upgrade VCS. Press Enter at the prompt.

9. View the output as the program backs up the types.cf and main.cf.

   The program attempts to stop VCS and uninstall the depots. Progress indicators show the status of these tasks.

   The program now attempts to install VCS 5.0 depots. A progress indicator shows the status of the task.