HP Version Control Agent User Guide

Note: If the VCRM cannot be accessed, an error message appears, and you are returned to
the HP Version Control Agent Change Agent Settings page to reenter the settings.
In the Select the Reference Support Pack field, select the name of an HP ProLiant and
Integrity Support Pack from the dropdown menu to use as the default reference for the
Support Pack Version column on the Home page. If you changed the VCRM settings and
do not want to specify a new Reference Support Pack, you can click Finish without
specifying a new Reference Support Pack.
Select When checked, software status is based on installed software’s version
matching exactly that software’s version in the Reference Support Pack to alert you
if software versions do not match.
Note: If no Reference Support Pack was previously configured or the configured ProLiant
and Integrity Support Pack does not exist, the Reference Support Pack field displays (No
Selection).
4. Click Reset to clear the changes and return to the previous settings, Cancel to discard the
changes and retain the original settings, or Finish to save your changes. The updated
configuration appears on the Current Settings page.
5. Click Close to return to the Home page.
Note: If you click Cancel, a Confirm Cancel dialog box appears asking you to confirm
your intention to discard the changes and retain the original settings. Click No to return to the
Current Settings page or Yes to discard the changes, retain the original settings, and return
to the Home page.
Related topics
Viewing the Reference Support Pack
Updating software
The Home page enables you to install HP ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components.
You can click the name of the software or firmware item to link to a description of that item from
the repository.
To install a component or ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack:
1. Click the Home tab. The Home page appears.
2. Click the Install icon next to the item you want to be installed. A component/ProLiant and
Integrity Support Pack installation page for selecting installation options appears.
a. Force Installation. Enables the software to reinstall itself over an existing or newer
version.
Note: A downgrade to an older version might not succeed, even though this box is
selected. Selecting this box enables the installation to be attempted because normal
processing for most components does not attempt to install if a newer version is already
present.
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Navigating the software