H06.03 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide

H06.03 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide—540066-002

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Preparing to Upgrade the Server

Software (Preinstallation Tasks)

This section describes tasks that are needed before updating the system console and

receiving the SUT.

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Back Up Important Files

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Record the Current SYSnn on page 3-2

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Save the Current Configuration File (CONFxxyy) on page 3-3

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Verify System Processes on page 3-3

Back Up Important Files

Before you upgrade, back up to tape critical host applications, such as the following:

Back Up NonStop SQL/MP

HP recommends that you always have a current backup copy of the

$SYSTEM.SYSTEM.ZZSQLCI2 file in case you need to initialize SQL later if you have

problems with your new RVU during or after installation.

1. Save a copy of the existing ZZSQLCI2 file on the $SYSTEM disk. For example:

> FUP DUP $SYSTEM.SYSTEM.ZZSQLCI2,$SYSTEM.BKUPZSQL.*, SAVEALL

2. Enter:

> SQLCI INITIALIZE SQL; EXIT;

3. Copy the ZZSQLCI2 file saved previously back to the $SYSTEM disk. For

example:

> FUP DUP $SYSTEM.BKUPZSQL.ZZSQLCI2, $SYSTEM.SYSTEM.*,

SAVEALL

Back Up NonStop SQL/MX files

See the NonStop SQL/MX Installation and Management Guide.