Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.18 Release Notes, 5th Edition, October 2008

Types of Releases and Patches
Versions of Serviceguard Extension for RAC are provided as platform releases, feature releases,
or patches.
Platform Release
A platform release is a stable version of the product, which is the preferred environment for the
majority of customers. Platform releases may also contain new features. These releases are
supported for an extended period of time, determined by HP. Patches will be made available
within the extended support time frame even though a newer version of the product is available.
Feature Release
A feature release contains new product features. Feature releases are for customers who desire
to use the latest features of the product. In general, feature releases will be supported until a
newer version becomes available. In order to receive fixes for any defects found in a feature
release after a newer version is released, the customer will need to upgrade to the newer,
supported version.
Patch
A patch to a release is issued in response to a critical business problem found by a customer.
With a patch, the following is guaranteed:
• Patch-specific release testing is performed prior to posting the patch.
• Existing functionality, scripts, etc...., will continue to operate without modification.
• All fixes from the previous patch are incorporated.
For a patch, certification testing is recommended only for those fixes that are important to the
customer.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Compatibility with HP-UX and Oracle Releases
For the most up-to-date compatibility information, see the Serviceguard/SGeRAC/SMS/Serviceguard
Mgr Plug-in Compatibility and Feature Matrix at http://docs.hp.com -> High Availability ->
Serviceguard -> Support Matrixes
NOTE: Cross-subnet, a new Serviceguard feature introduced in PHSS_37094 on 11i v2 and
PHSS_37095 on 11i v3, is currently not supported with SGeRAC.
Port Requirements
SGeRAC has no additional port requirements. (Refer to the Serviceguard Version A.11.18 Release
Notes for port and specific application requirements).
Installing Serviceguard Extension for RAC
To install Serviceguard Extension for RAC independently, follow these steps:
1. Install or upgrade to HP-UX 11i v2 or 11i v3 before loading Serviceguard Extension for RAC
Version A.11.18.
2. Use the swinstallcommand to install SGeRAC, product number T1907BA.
3. Verify the installation. Use the following command to display a list of all installed
components:
# swlist -R T1907BA
Serviceguard version A.11.18 will automatically be installed as part of the bundle installation
process.
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