Install Guide

Table Of Contents
Update the Storage Manager Server Agent
Follow these steps to update the Storage Manager Server Agent. Update the Storage Manager Server Agent on all servers
managed by the Data Collector.
Prerequisites
The Server Agent must be connected to a Data Collector.
The Data Collector must be updated to the newer version.
Steps
1. Open the Server Agent Manager.
2. Click Check for Upgrades.
The server downloads the Server Agent installer from the Data Collector.
3. Open the Server Agent installer and follow the instructions to update the Server Agent.
Update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance
Perform the following steps to update the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance:
About this task
Updating the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance does not change the version number shown in the VMware vSphere Client. The
VMware vSphere Client always displays the version number of the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance that was initially deployed.
Steps
1. Download the update for the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance.
The filename of the update package is DSM-VA-x.x.x.x.zip, where x.x.x.x is the version number of the Storage
Manager software.
NOTE:
If you are updating from Storage Manager Virtual Appliance 2016 R2 or earlier, change the last number of the
update package filename to 999 before performing the update. For example, if the filename of the update package is
DSM-VA-18.1.2.1.zip, change the filename to DSM-VA-18.1.2.999.zip.
2. In a web browser, navigate to https://virtual_appliance_IP_address/ui/.
NOTE: Depending on your web browser settings, you may need to acknowledge security alerts to continue.
3. Log in to the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance using a user with Administrator privileges.
The Unisphere Central Home page is displayed.
4. Click Data Collector.
The Data Collector view is displayed.
5. Click the General tab, then click the Summary subtab.
6. Click Install Update.
The Upload Package dialog box opens.
7. Click Choose File.
The Open dialog box opens.
8. Select the Storage Manager Virtual Appliance update package .zip file and click Open.
9. Click OK.
The Install Package confirmation dialog box opens.
10. Click Yes.
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance is updated.
NOTE:
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance might take up to 15 minutes to update. The Unisphere Central login page
is displayed when the update is complete.
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