HP Version Control 7.2 Installation Guide Abstract This guide provides information about installing and getting started for the HP VCA and HP VCRM. It includes an introduction to basic concepts, definitions, and functionality associated with the HP VCA and HP VCRM. This document is intended for anyone who is responsible for installing and configuring HP VCA and VCRM.
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Contents 1 Product overview........................................................................................5 HP VCRM................................................................................................................................5 HP VCA..................................................................................................................................5 HP SIM integration......................................................................................................
Hardware and software requirements...............................................................................25 Configuring Internet Explorer settings for HP SMH pre-configuration..........................................26 Installation Guidelines.............................................................................................................26 Installing the HP VCRM.......................................................................................................
1 Product overview Today's distributed enterprise networks are some of the most complex ever constructed. As companies deploy more business-critical applications, these networks continue to rapidly expand, becoming more sophisticated and requiring servers that support the latest technological innovations. In this fast-changing environment, any loss of availability translates into a loss of time and money, and manageability has become the leading success criterion for today's highly competitive businesses.
or custom baselines to one or more systems, you can use the installation options in HP SIM to install the software from the HP VCRM. NOTE: You can access VCA and VCRM from the System Management Homepage (SMH). HP SIM integration For software versioning and updating, HP SIM relies on the HP VCRM and the HP VCA.
HP SIM, also part of the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, uses the HP VCRM and the HP VCA to facilitate software versioning, updates, and related tasks. HP VCRM The HP VCRM is designed to manage a repository containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and HP Service Pack for ProLiant as well as individual server software and firmware components.
All connections and data are transferred using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communications over HTTP. Interactive users connect using a web browser (client) 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 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 prompted to login again.
2 Obtaining the software This chapter provides information regarding obtaining the HP VCA, HP VCRM, and HP SIM. Obtaining HP VCA, HP VCRM, and HP SIM HP VCA The HP VCA is available from the following sources: • HP Service Pack for ProLiant To download the latest version of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant, go to http://www.hp.com/ go/spp/download. • 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.
DVD, refer to the documentation included on the HP Management DVD or go to http://www.hp.com/servers/manage. • HP Insight Management DVD. HP SIM can be obtained from the HP Insight Management DVD. For more information about the HP Insight Management DVD, refer to the documentation included on the HP Insight Management DVD, or go to http://www.hp.com/servers/manage.
3 Installing the HP VCA using HP Systems Insight Manager HP SIM is a system management software that is capable of managing a wide variety of systems, including HP systems, clusters, desktops, workstations, and portables. You can use the Initial Service Pack for ProLiant or the Configure or repair Agents options to deploy VCA and other agents to all the Windows managed systems.
Deploying VCA Using the Configure or Repair Agent option You can use the Configure or Repair Agent option to setup managed systems and simultaneously install the VCA from Windows CMS to Windows managed systems. To use this option, select Configure→Configure or Repair Agents in HPSIM. NOTE: Installing VCA using the Configure or Repair Agents option is supported from HPSIM 5.2. For more information on using this option, refer the HP SIM Online Help.
4 Installing the HP VCA on Windows operating systems HP VCA requirements for Windows The HP VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the HP VCRM. The options must be configured for full functionality. The installation of the HP VCA requires that you specify a certified login with a HP VCRM.
• • • ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based systems ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 ◦ Microsoft Windows 2008 Storage Server ◦ Microsoft Windows 2008 Storage Server x64 ◦ Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 Storage Server ◦ Microsoft Windows XP Professional, XP 32-bit and 64-bit edition ◦ Microsoft Windows multipoint server 2011 ◦ Microsoft Windows Vista ◦ Microsoft Windows 7 ◦ Microsoft Windows Smal
Hardware and software • • • Operating system ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 ◦ Microsoft Windows XP ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 ◦ Microsoft Windows Vista ◦ Microsoft Windows 7 Browser ◦ Internet Explorer 9.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 8.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 7.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 10.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 6.
The HP VCA installation 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 HP VCRM that contains the latest Service Pack for ProLiant and Windows ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs. Installing the HP VCA for Windows The HP VCA installation wizard launches in interactive mode when the installation executable is run from the command line or launched from Windows Explorer.
4. 5. 6. In the Password Confirm field, re-enter the password exactly as you entered it in the Password field. Click Finish. The HP Setup dialog box appears and the installation begins. When it completes, the results of the installation are displayed. Click Close. The installation is complete. Additionally, HP Version Control also supports Single Sign On (SSO) system that allows a trusted HP VCA the ability to connect to the HP VCRM without providing authentication details to login to HP VCRM's HP SMH.
Note: Be sure to configure the HP VCA component using the HP Smart Update Manager before installing it to remote systems. If the component is not configured, the HP VCA displays an unknown status. Alternatively, HP VCA can also be installed silently using the HP Smart Update Manager. To install the HP VCA silently using the HP Smart Update Manager: 1. Execute the cpfiles.exe available in the HP SmartStart CD at the location: compaq\csp\nt 2.
5 Installing the HP VCA on Linux operating systems HP VCA requirements for Linux The HP VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the HP VCRM. The options must be configured for full functionality. The following diagram illustrates a logical order to the HP VCA installation process on a Linux operating system. System requirements To install the HP VCA on a Linux system, the system must meet the following requirements.
• • ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 3 ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 2 Server software ◦ HP SMH (hpsmh RPM) installed ◦ HP Server Management Application and Agents (hp-health, hp-snmp-agents,hp-smh-templates, RPM) 7.
• ◦ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 3 for x86 and AMD64 and Intel EM64T, Update 9 ◦ Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) with Service Pack 2 ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 2 ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 1 ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 4 ◦ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for x86 and AMD64/EM64T, Service Pack 3 ◦
[root@localhost ~]# opt/hp/vcagent/etc/vcaconfig.sh Stopping HP Version Control Agent: [ OK ] A user interface is displayed, to enter the HP VCRM details. The HP VCRM host address, login name, and password can be specified. For example: Please, set the required fields for version control agent configuration Repository............: Press 1 for Login through User name and Password or.....................
6 Installing the HP VCA using the HP Smart Update Manager HP Smart Update Manager utility enables you to deploy Integrity Support Pack (ISP), ProLiant Support Pack (PSP), and Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) software components from a single, easy-to-use interface. This utility enables legacy support of existing software while simplifying the overall deployment process. It is no longer necessary to run the SETUP executable files (SETUPC.EXE, SETUPEX.EXE, and SETUP.EXE).
7 Installing the HP VCRM on Windows HP VCRM requirements for Windows The following diagram illustrates a logical order to the HP VCRM installation process. System requirements To install the HP VCRM, the computer must meet the minimum requirements listed.
• • • • • ◦ Microsoft Windows multipoint server 2011 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Browser ◦ Firefox 17 ESR or later ◦ Internet Explorer 10.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 9.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 8.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 7.
• ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 ◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation ◦ Microsoft Windows Vista ◦ Microsoft Windows 7 Browser ◦ Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 or later ◦ Internet Explorer 7.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 8.0 ◦ Internet Explorer 9.0 ◦ Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later Note: Uploading software by way of the Mozilla browser interface is not supported.
Following are the points that you must consider while installing VCRM: • While the VCRM is installed on only one system, you must install the VCA on all systems in your network. • After installing VCRM, use the Component option to configure components such as VCA and SMH before deploying them to all target servers. • Use the install software/firmware to install the SPP components on all target servers for the first time.
Following are the methods that you can use to populate the repository. • Populate the repository while installing VCRM. Ensure that you have read access to the folders that contain the PSPs and LSPs. • Populate the repository from the VCRM home page by uploading a support pack. Ensure that you have read access to the folders that contain the PSPs and LSPs. • Populate the repository from the HP SmartStart CD or HP SmartSetup CD. • Configure an automatic update of the repository.
4. Click Next. The HP VCRM Setup - Automatic Update dialog box appears. Configuring Automatic Update The Automatic Update dialog box enables you to schedule automatic updates for your 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. To configure an automatic update: 1. Select Enable Automatic Update to automatically download ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components at a specific time.
component name /s For example, you might enter c:\HP VCRM.exe /silent. NOTE: Installing the HP VCRM using /silent uses %SystemDrive%\repository as the repository store directory, so you must configure the HP VCRM Automatic Update Settings manually.
8 Updating a repository The autoupdate feature of the HP Version Control Repository Manager is the preferred solution for updating repositories automatically. The autoupdate feature of the HP VCRM keeps servers connected to HP for proactive delivery of the latest Service Pack for ProLiant and ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components directly to a specified repository.
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. Click Contents to open the directory. 4. From within the Contents directory, click supportpack to open the directory. 5.
Data migration using the HP VCRM data migration option In addition to the repository copy function available in HP VCRM, HP Version Control Repository Manager provides with a new option to migrate the HP VCRM data as well as copy the HP VCRM settings from one repository to another. For information on data migration, refer to HP Insight Management Preinstallation Worksheet and HP Insight Management Installation and Configuration Guide.
4. Click Next. The Destination Version Control Repository Manager page appears. a. b. c. 5. 6. In the Computer Name field, enter the name of the computer to which the HP VCRM settings and data are to be copied. In the Login field, enter the login name. In the Password field, enter the password for the account you entered. Click Finish. Click Back to return to the previous page, or Cancel to abort the Copy request. Click Close. The Catalog page is refreshed.
vcrmcli.exe /os win2003x64, win2003x86, win2008x64, win2008x86, win2k8 R2, Rhel5, Rhel5x64, Rhel4, Rhel4x64â NOTE: VCRM is restarted while executing vcrmcli.exe file. NOTE: Specify the values for the parameters in double quotation marks (""). The command configures the operating systems list to download ProLiant Support Packs as shown: • win2003x64 downloads ProLiant Support Packs on Windows Server 2003 x64 platform. • win2003x86 downloads ProLiant Support Packs on Windows Server 2003 x86 platform.
NOTE: If /updatenow command is entered with other options like /repository, /autoupdate, etc, VCRM CLI applies all the new settings and then start the update once. Configuring automatic update for VCRM directory From the command prompt, enter the following command: vcrmcli.
9 Uninstalling the HP VCA on Windows operating systems To uninstall the HP 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 HP VCA. 4. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box appears asking you to confirm your intention to remove the HP VCA. 5. Click Yes.
10 Uninstalling the HP VCA on Linux operating systems To uninstall the HP VCA for Linux: To uninstall the HP Version Control Agent, log in as root, and execute the following command: # rpm â e For example, # rpm -e hpvca where, hpvca is the version control package name. The HP VCA is uninstalled. Note: After the HP VCA has been removed, the configuration options and logs are deleted.
11 Uninstalling the HP VCRM on Windows operating systems To uninstall HP 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 HP VCRM. 4. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box appears asking you to confirm your intention to remove the HP VCRM. 5. Click Yes. If you decide you do not want to uninstall the HP VCRM, click No to cancel.
12 Support and other resources Information to collect before contacting HP Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number – SAID (Service Agreement Identifier) How to contact HP Use the following methods to contact HP technical support: • In the United States, see the Customer
The service also provides access to software updates and reference manuals in electronic form as they are made available from HP. With this service, Insight Management customers benefit from expedited problem resolution as well as proactive notification and delivery of software updates. For more information about this service, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/services/insight Registration for this service takes place following online redemption of the license certificate.
Related information Documents • HP System Management Homepage Installation and Configuration Guide The HP System Management Homepage Installation and Configuration Guide provides information about installing and getting started using the HP SMH. This guide includes an introduction to basic concepts, definitions, and functionality associated with the HP VCA and HP VCRM. This document is available on the HP Management DVD and at http:// www.hp.
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Glossary available software A listing of the software components available in the repository that the VCA has been configured to point to. When browsing directly into a VCA, these additional components can be selected for installation. component A component is a single, self-describing, installable (interactive or silent) binary file containing a single piece of software, such as firmware image, driver, agent, or utility, that is supported by the management and update tools.
Replicate Agent Settings A tool that can be used to copy Web-based agent settings to a group of systems. repository A directory containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and Smart Components. Secure Task Execution (STE) The 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 request to protect data from snooping.
Index D R data migration HP VCRM, 33 Repository update, 31 F S features, 5 new, 41 security considerations, 7 H typographic conventions, 42 HP SIM Installing VCA, 11 integration, 6 HP Smart Update Manager Installation Linux VCA, 23 HP VCA Linux client requirements, 20 Linux install, 19, 21 Linux system requirements, 19 Linux uninstall, 38 obtaining software, 9 overview, 5 requirements for Windows, 13 Windows client requirements, 14 Windows installation, 13 Windows system requirements, 13 Windows u
