HP XP Cluster Extension Software Installation Guide (5697-2449, July 2013)

Upgrading from HP XP Cluster Extension 6.00.00 (Windows Server 2012)
IMPORTANT: Before starting the upgrade procedure, save the HP XP Cluster Extension
configuration file, if it exists.
Perform the upgrade procedure locally on each node. HP XP Cluster Extension does not support
remote upgrades.
To upgrade from HP XP Cluster Extension 6.00.00:
1. Download the HP XP Cluster Extension Software from https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/
swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=CLX.
2. Move all the applications from the current node to any other node.
NOTE: Save the HP XP Cluster Extension configuration file, if it exists. You can save the file
by using the Export feature in the HP XP Cluster Extension configuration tool. For instructions
on saving the file, see the HP XP Cluster Extension Administrator Guide. After completing the
upgrade procedure in this section, use the Import feature in the HP XP Cluster Extension
configuration tool to import the saved configuration file.
3. Double-click the HP XP Cluster Extension installation package and then follow the onscreen
instructions.
4. Restart the cluster service on the node.
5. Carry out steps 1 to 4 on all the other nodes that are running HP XP Cluster Extension 6.00.00.
HP XP Cluster Extension maintenance
After installation, you can modify, repair, or remove the HP XP Cluster Extension.
In the Server Core or Hyper-V Server environment, the Control Panel Programs and Features function
is not available. To perform maintenance operations in a Server Core or Hyper-V Server environment,
run the HP XP Cluster Extension installation package from the command prompt. HP recommends
saving a copy of the HP XP Cluster Extension installation package in case it is needed for performing
maintenance operations on Server Core or Hyper-V Server systems.
Modifying the HP XP Cluster Extension installation
Once HP XP Cluster Extension is installed, you can modify the installation by adding or removing
components.
1. Start the HP XP Cluster Extension InstallShield wizard:
a. Depending on your version of Windows, perform one of the following steps:
• For Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012: Select Start→Control Panel→Programs
and Features.
• For Server Core or Hyper-V Server: Run the HP XP Cluster Extension installation
package from the command line. Continue to Step 3.
b. Select HP XP Cluster Extension. Click Uninstall/Change (Windows Server 2008/2008
R2/2012).
The InstallShield wizard prompts you to close any cluster administration programs.
2. Close any open cluster administration programs and then click OK.
The InstallShield maintenance window appears.
3. Select Modify and then click Next.
The Select Features window appears.
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