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HP Version Control Installation Guide HP Part Number: 381382-005 Published: April 2007 Edition: 12 - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 2
Adobe® and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. HP-UX Release 10.20 and later and HP-UX Release 11.00 and later (in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open Group UNIX 95 branded products. Intel® and Itanium® are trademarks or registered trademarks of - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 3
Name of a keyboard key. Note that Return and Enter both refer to the same key. Defined use of an important word or phrase. Commands and other text command descriptions. If the contents are a list separated by |, you must choose one of the items. Preceding element can be repeated an arbitrary number - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 4
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from Management HTTP Server to SMH to use operating system authentication...11 3 Obtaining the software 15 Obtaining HP SIM, VCA, and VCRM 15 VCA...15 VCRM...15 HP SIM...15 4 Installing the VCA remotely using the HP Remote Deployment Utility 17 Pre-configuring the VCA for Windows using the HP - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 6
30 Configuring Internet Explorer settings for SMH pre-configuration 30 Installing the VCRM...31 VCRM Setup - Repository Directory 31 Repository Population - Initial Installation 32 Configuring Automatic Update...32 Installing the VCRM for Windows silently 33 Installing silently using the - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 7
management of HP software and firmware updates to production systems. The VCRM catalogs system software and firmware that is stored where the VCRM is installed. The software and firmware can be manually downloaded from http://www.hp.com/servers/ swdrivers directly to the file system, or you can use - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 8
. HP SIM, also part of the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, uses the VCRM and the VCA to facilitate software versioning, updates, and related tasks. VCRM The VCRM is designed to manage a repository containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs as well as individual server software and firmware - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 9
for Windows and Linux operating systems. The VCA is an integrated part of the SMH that is designed to display the available software inventory of the server on which it is installed. The VCA also enables the installation, comparison, and update of server software from a repository that is managed by - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 10
password. Refer to the VCA online help for more information regarding configuring these settings for the VCA. For more information regarding the SMH, refer to the System Management Homepage Installation Guide. For more information regarding HP SIM, refer to the HP SIM User Guide. 10 Product overview - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 11
: There are no specific operating privilege requirements, other than login, that must be granted to the operating system groups or user accounts. Privilege is granted solely by configuring the group in the SMH settings. Note: After the SMH is installed, the Management HTTP Server's built-in account - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 12
whether you intend to update all of the systems with VCAs installed with ProLiant Support Pack 7.20 or Integrity Support Pack 3.20. 3. From the system where the VCRM is installed, create a local user account and user group specifically for version control use. If the installed VCAs are 2.0.7.10 or - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 13
method causes a reboot of the Windows systems where the VCA is upgraded, since it is being used to upgrade itself. c. Use the HP Remote Deployment Utility to pre-configure a VCA for Windows component. If you choose the VCA from the 7.20 ProLiant Support Pack or Integrity Support Pack 3.20, you must - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 14
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the HP Software Update CD. The Integrity Support Pack is available on the HP SmartSetup CD. • HP SmartStart CD. For more information regarding the HP SmartStart CD, refer to the documentation included on the HP SmartStart CD or go to http://www.hp.com/servers/ manage. • HP Software Update CD. The HP - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 16
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pre-configured component to target systems without the need for you to configure settings in the VCA after installation. For more information regarding using the HP Remote Deployment Utility, refer to chapter 2 of the HP ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide on the HP SmartStart - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 18
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the VCA on Windows operating systems VCA for Windows requirements The VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the VCRM. The options must be configured for full functionality. The installation of the VCA requires that you specify a certified login with a VCRM. When specified, VCAs can - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 20
locations: • http://www.hp.com/servers/manage • HP SmartStart CD • HP SmartSetup CD • Software Update CD • A repository managed by the VCRM that contains the latest Windows ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack. Installing the VCA for Windows The VCA installation wizard launches in interactive mode - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 21
at the VCRM. However, user-level account access does not allow the VCA to download and install software. To configure the VCA's settings to use a VCRM to obtain software status and software downloads: 1. In the Repository Manager Device field, enter the name of the system that hosts the VCRM. You - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 22
c:\>cp005693.exe /s Note: Be sure to configure the VCA component using the HP Remote Deployment Utility before installing it to remote systems. If the component is not configured, the VCA displays an unknown status. 22 Installing the VCA on Windows operating systems - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 23
provides an easy and efficient method to upgrade and manage system software. The utility enables you to deploy and maintain ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack software on local servers through use of the terminal window and on remote servers through use of the secure shell (ssh) utility. The - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 24
the VCA without pre-configuration You can install the VCA component interactively without any configurations. After installation, you can configure the VCA settings at any time by browsing to VCA with SMH's Administrator or Operator privileges. 24 Installing the VCA using the Linux Deployment - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 25
starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later), Service Pack 4 - UnitedLinux 1.0, Service Pack 4 or later • Server software - SMH (hpsmh RPM) installed - HP Server Management Application and Agents (hpasm RPM) 7.00 or later required for software inventory and status features to be functional - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 26
Server • Disk space - 36 MB • System memory - 256 MB of RAM • HP Server Management Drivers and Agents - hpasm RPM 7.0 or later Note: The SNMP services must be active with at least one community string defined to allow read access, must be configured for software inventory and status features - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 27
be installed or upgraded as part of the ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack installation. 2. If the SMH has not been configured, then it must be configured. For more information regarding configuration of the SMH, refer to the SMH Online Help System. 3. The initial installation of the VCA enables you - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 28
# service hpvca status The output that appears is similar to: vcagentd (pid 698 697 696 695 694 657) is running... Installing the VCA for Linux silently The VCA installation for Linux enables you to silently install the VCA. Installing silently using the CLI To install silently using the CLI: 1. - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 29
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 for x86 • Browser - Firefox 1.0 or later - Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 or later • Server software - TCP/IP installed - SMH installed • Hardware - ProLiant Server - HP Business Desktops - Integrity Server (rx1620, rx2600, rx2620, rx4640 - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 30
the VCRM installation drive for temporary ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack extraction - 2 GB for the repository. This must be on a local, writeable drive. • System memory - 256 MB for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 IMPORTANT: The disk space requirements previously mentioned are specific to the - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 31
in the right pane. 5. The VCRM installation wizard initiates the HP Insight Management Agent configuration settings in interactive mode when the installation executable is run from the command line or launched from Windows Explorer. After the wizard initiates, the HP Setup - VCRM dialog box appears - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 32
HP website. Note: If you do not want to use the automatic update feature, refer to Updating a repository to update the repository manually. To configure an automatic update: 1. Select Enable Automatic Update to automatically download ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components at a specific - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 33
install the VCRM during the HP SIM installation. Refer to the HP SIM User Guide for more details. Installing the VCRM for Windows silently The VCRM installation for Windows enables you to silently install the VCRM. Installing silently using the CLI To install silently using the CLI: From a command - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 34
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keeps servers connected to HP for proactive delivery of the latest ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components directly to a specified repository. You can configure the automatic population of the repository during the VCRM installation, or in the event you cannot use the Auto Update feature - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 36
Updating the repository manually from the HP SmartSetup CD To populate the repository with Integrity Support Packs from the HP SmartSetup CD 3.2 or later: 1. Insert the HP SmartSetup CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. From Windows Explorer, double-click the CD-ROM drive to open the HP SmartSetup CD. 3. - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 37
10 Uninstalling the VCA on Windows operating systems To uninstall the VCA: 1. Select Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2. Click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears with a listing of installed software. 3. Select VCA. 4. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 38
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11 Uninstalling the VCA on Linux operating systems To uninstall the VCA for Linux: To uninstall the HP Version Control Agent, log in as root, and execute the following command: # rpm -e hpvca The VCA is uninstalled. Note: After the VCA has been removed, the configuration options and logs are deleted - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 40
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12 Uninstalling the VCRM on Windows operating systems To uninstall VCRM: 1. Select Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2. Click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears with a listing of installed software. 3. Select VCRM. 4. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box appears asking - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 42
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of HP Insight Manager 7, HP Toptools, and HP Servicecontrol Manager to deliver a single tool for managing HP ProLiant, Integrity, and HP 9000 systems running Windows, Linux, and HP-UX. The core HP SIM software delivers the essential capabilities required to manage all HP server platforms. HP SIM - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 44
installed on a Windows system for Windows and Linux ProLiant systems, and Software Distributor on HP-UX operating systems. Provides an overview of the software status for all managed ProLiant or Integrity systems and can update system software and firmware on those systems programmatically using - HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 45
7 SMH, 11 VCA, 7 VCRM, 7 R Repository update, 35 S security considerations, 9 SMH integration, 11 migration, 11 T typographic conventions, 2 U uninstall VCA for Windows, 37 VCA Linux, 39 VCRM, 41 update software, 7 V VCA Linux client requirements, 26 Linux install, 25, 26 Linux system requirements
HP Version Control Installation Guide
HP Part Number: 381382-005
Published: April 2007
Edition: 12