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HP Version Control Installation Guide HP Part Number: 381382-005 Published: April 2007 Edition: 12 - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 4
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Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later 11 Migrating the VCA and the VCRM 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 6
Installing 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 7
The VCA provides version control and system update capabilities for a single HP system. The VCA determines server software status by comparing each component installed on the local system with the set of individual components or a specified ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack listed in the VCRM. You - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 9
, which are saved in this log. However, installations performed outside the VCA do not appear in this log. 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 Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 10
. The specific security depends on which web application they are 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 to follow links from that system to other managed systems without being - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 11
2 Migrating Version Control to the System Management Homepage Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.1 and earlier Legacy VCA continues to report accurately after upgrading Management HTTP Server to SMH since SMH detects installed Web Agents and migrates the administrator credentials - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 12
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 later, any - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 13
install. Note: This 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 16
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. To run the HP Remote Deployment Utility, invoke the Setup.exe which is present as part of the ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack corresponding to each operating system. The ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack is identified based on the operating system installed on the server. The components that - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 18
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Systems (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 20
or later • System memory - 256 MB of RAM for Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Installation overview 1. Verifies the presence of a previously installed version of the VCA or performs new installation on systems with no previous installation or upgrades current installation on systems with existing - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 21
of account, account name and password depend on whether the SMH or Management HTTP Server is installed at the system specified in the previous step. This account must have Operator or Administrator level at the VCRM system, so it is recommended that you use a browser to verify the login account and - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 23
6 Installing the VCA using the Linux Deployment Utility The Linux Deployment Utility 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 25
and Intel EM64T (starting with the ProLiant Support 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 26
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 to be - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 27
root to perform the initial install, reinstall, or upgrade of the VCA. 1. For an initial install or upgrade, enter the following command: rpm -ivh hvca-2*.linux.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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 28
the VCA. 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 -s -c component name 28 Installing the VCA on Linux operating systems - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 29
• 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, rx5670, rx7620, rx8620, Superdome) VCRM requirements for - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 31
upgrading or reinstalling the VCRM, the Perform an initial repository population option is unavailable. To change the repository directory: 1. Click Browse. 2. Select the directory where the HP software is to be stored. The path to the directory appears in the Repository Directory field. Installing - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 33
the proxy server information. 7. The HP Setup wizard page appears, and the installation begins. When it completes, the result of the installation appears. 8. Click Close. The installation is complete. Note: You can install the VCRM during the HP SIM installation. Refer to the HP SIM User Guide for - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 34
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Update feature of the VCRM 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | 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 rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 40
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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 box appears asking you to reboot the system. Note: After an uninstall, reboot the system before reinstalling the VCRM. Note: The - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 42
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. A program 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 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 44
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 encrypts the - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 45
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, 25 Linux uninstall, 39 obtaining
HP Version Control Installation Guide
HP Part Number: 381382-005
Published: April 2007
Edition: 12