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HP Version Control Installation Guide HP Part Number: 381382-005 Published: April 2007 Edition: 12 - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 2
of the specific warranty terms 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 - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 4
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11 Migrating 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 - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 6
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 Uninstalling the VCA on Linux - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 7
provide maximum uptime with minimal maintenance. HP has developed advanced server management technologies, such as the HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM), HP Version Control Agent (VCA), and HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). The tight integration of these advanced technologies reduces - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 9
or operator privileges can access the VCA to maintain the software inventory of the server manually. Users 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 10
application. The specific security depends on which web application they are browsing. HP SIM uses operating systems authentication, based on the server where it is Management Homepage Installation Guide. For more information regarding HP SIM, refer to the HP SIM User Guide. 10 Product overview - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 11
names including administrator, operator, and 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 by way of the SMH. The - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 12
to use operating system authentication. 2. Determine 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 - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 13
must be added to the Administrator or Operator lists in the SMH for the VCA are several ways to change the configuration, including: a. HP SIM users 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 rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 16
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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 an account specifically for version - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 18
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system, the system must meet the following minimum requirements. Supported hardware and software • Supported operating systems - Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 - Windows Server 2003 R2 - Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 1 - Windows Server 2003 ES for 64-bit Extended Systems (starting with - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 20
later) - 256 MB of RAM for Windows 2003 Server 64-bit Edition (starting with the ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later) Client requirements Requirements for client access to the VCA are outlined. Hardware and software • Operating system - Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 - Windows XP • Browser - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 21
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 as you entered it in the Password field. 5. Click Finish. The HP Setup dialog box appears and the installation begins. When it completes, the - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 of those components is supported on the specific environment. The components that are supported for installation are listed - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 24
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 Utility - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 25
. Supported hardware and software • Operating systems - Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) with Service Pack 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 - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 26
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 Pack 4 • Browsers - Mozilla 1.7 (local or remote access) or later - Firefox 1.0 or later • System memory - 128 MB of RAM Note: You - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 30
and software requirements • Operating system - Windows Server 2003 - Windows XP • Browser - Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 or later - Mozilla 1.6 or later Note: Uploading software by way of the Mozilla browser interface is not supported. • System memory - 256 MB of RAM for Windows XP or - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 of the components and support packs and an XML file for each supported Microsoft operating system. Click Linux or NT depending on the type of Support Packs with which you - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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 rx5670 | 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 : 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 rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 42
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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 system. A ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack - HP Integrity rx5670 | HP Version Control Agent Installation Guide - Page 44
Reference Support Pack. An integrated piece of software used by the HP suite of HP maintenance tasks completed by the VCA and reports resulting from those tasks. Referred to as the VCRM installed on a Windows system for Windows and Linux ProLiant systems, and Software Distributor on HP-UX operating - HP Integrity rx5670 | 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