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HP Version Control Installation Guide HP Part Number: 381382-005 Published: April 2007 Edition: 12 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 2
is released. The manual part number will change when extensive changes are made. To ensure that you receive the latest edition, you should subscribe to the appropriate product support service. See your HP sales representative for details. Please direct comments regarding this guide to: Hewlett - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 3
Emphasis Emphasis KeyCap Term UserInput Variable [] {} ... | Text that is emphasized. Text that is strongly emphasized. 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 that you type. Name of a - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 4
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1 Product overview...7 VCRM...7 VCA...7 HP SIM integration...7 Basic functions of VCRM and VCA...8 VCRM...8 VCA...9 HP SIM...9 Security considerations...9 2 Migrating Version Control to the System Management Homepage 11 Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.1 and earlier 11 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 6
silently using the CLI...33 9 Updating a repository 35 Updating the repository from the HP SmartStart CD 35 Updating the repository manually from the HP SmartStart CD 35 Updating the repository manually from the HP SmartSetup CD 36 10 Uninstalling the VCA on Windows operating systems 37 11 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 7
and requiring servers that support the latest technological HP Version Control Agent (VCA), and HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). The tight integration of these advanced technologies reduces server management efforts, enabling administrators to work issues, resolve problems, and install server - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 8
containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs as well as individual server software and firmware components. The repository can be kept current by using the automatic update feature of the VCRM or by copying software directly to the repository from the HP SmartStart CD, HP SmartSetup CD, another - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 9
maintain the software inventory of the server manually. Users with user privileges can access the VCA but cannot HP SIM HP SIM is a Web-based server management application that leverages the power of the Internet to provide Web-based systems management. When integrated with the VCA and the VCRM, HP - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 10
browsing. HP SIM uses operating systems authentication, based on the server where it is installed. Single sign-on enables a user that browses to the HP SIM system System Management Homepage Installation Guide. For more information regarding HP SIM, refer to the HP SIM User Guide. 10 Product overview - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 11
user. Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later IMPORTANT: This section is specific to the VCA (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later). The VCA and VCRM login to the management web server HTTP Server to SMH. Note: If you are using HP SIM or HP Insight Manager - HP Integrity rx1620 | 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 rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 13
. If you have already upgraded to SMH, add the created user group to SMH through the SMH Settings page. For more information regarding 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. - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 14
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to http://www.hp.com/servers/swdrivers or to download the latest Integrity Support Pack, go to http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers. The ProLiant Support Pack is also available on the HP SmartStart CD and the HP Software Update CD. The Integrity Support Pack is available on the HP SmartSetup CD - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 16
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and Integrity Support Packs and Smart Components on a local server or remote server accessible over a network connection. To run the HP Remote HP Remote Deployment Utility, refer to chapter 2 of the HP ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide on the HP SmartStart CD. Note: HP - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 18
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and later) - Windows Server 2003 64-bit Enterprise Edition • Server software - TCP/IP installed - SMH installed (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later) • Hardware - ProLiant Server - Integrity Server (rx1620, rx2600, rx2620, rx4640, rx5670, rx7620, rx8620, Superdome) VCA for Windows - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 20
executable is located in the following 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 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 21
what is available at the VCRM. However, user-level account access does not allow the VCA password depend on whether the SMH or Management HTTP Server is installed at the system specified in the in the Password field. 5. Click Finish. The HP Setup dialog box appears and the installation begins. When - HP Integrity rx1620 | 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 rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 23
servers through use of the secure shell (ssh) utility. The Linux Deployment Utility is shipped with the Linux ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack, which is available on the HP Utility, refer to the HP ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide. Pre-configuring the VCA component 23 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 24
Installing 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 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 25
Pack 7.2 and later) - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 (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 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 26
of RAM • HP Server Management Drivers and Agents - hpasm RPM 7.0 or later Note: The SNMP services must be active Support Pack 7.2 and later), Service Pack 2 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later), Service Pack 4 - UnitedLinux 1.0, Service - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 27
rpm Starting with ProLiant Support Pack 7.2, VCA for Linux can be installed or upgraded as part of the ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack installation. 2. . A reboot is not necessary. Verifying the VCA service is running To verify the VCA service is running on the system, enter the following: - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 28
# service hpvca status The output that appears is similar to: vcagentd (pid 698 . Installing silently using the CLI To install silently using the CLI: 1. Copy the Linux Support Pack contents from the HP SmartStart CD. 2. Using the Linux Deployment Utility, run the following script: ./installxxx.sh - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 29
- 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, rx5670, rx7620, rx8620, Superdome) VCRM requirements for Windows 29 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 30
MB in 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 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 31
line or launched from Windows Explorer. After the wizard initiates, the HP Setup - VCRM dialog box appears. If you have a previous a machine, the installation wizard detects it and initiates the reinstallation. The HP Setup - VCRM dialog box indicates that the software is installed and current and - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 32
repository from the HP website. Note: If you do not want to use the automatic update feature, refer to Updating a repository to update the repository manually. Repository Population - Initial Installation 1. Click Add to select a directory that contains a ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack. The - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 33
settings or click No to re-enter the proxy server information. 7. The HP Setup wizard page appears, and the installation begins. can install the VCRM during the HP SIM installation. Refer to the HP SIM User Guide for more details. Installing the manually. Installing the VCRM for Windows silently 33 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 34
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the VCRM keeps servers connected to HP for proactive delivery of the latest ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components field or Back to return to the previous screen. The SMH appears. 5. In the User field, select the appropriate login from the dropdown menu. 6. In the Password field, - HP Integrity rx1620 | 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 rx1620 | 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 rx1620 | 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, - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 40
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. Note: After an uninstall, reboot the system before reinstalling the VCRM. Note: The designated repository directory is not deleted during uninstallation. The directory must be manually deleted. 7. Click OK to reboot the system. 41 - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 42
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that regularly gathers information or performs some other service without the user's immediate presence. An HP ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack, or Custom Software Baseline is a set of HP software components that have been bundled together by HP, and verified to work with a particular operating - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 44
Web-based agent settings to a group of systems. A directory containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and Smart Components. Secure execution of a task from a managed system. This feature of HP SIM ensures that the user requesting the task has the appropriate rights to perform the task, and - HP Integrity rx1620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 45
Index C conventions, typographic, 2 F features, 7 H HP SIM integration, 7 I installation HP Remote Deployment Utility, 17 VCA, 25 VCA for Windows, 19 VCRM, 29 L Linux Linux Deployment Utility, 23 Linux Deployment Utility Installation Linux, 23 O obtaining software
HP Version Control Installation Guide
HP Part Number: 381382-005
Published: April 2007
Edition: 12