Managing Software Changes (G06.25+, H06.03+, J06.03+)

Software Installation Planning
Managing Software Changes—427169-005
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Task 4: Research Additional SPRs for the RVU
Check to see if your SPR is cited in Part 1 of the Content file for the new RVU:
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If it is, all of its fixes or features are present in the new RVU, and you do not need
to reinstall your SPR with the RVU. Circle Completed on your SPR Research Form
and end your research on this SPR. Continue with the next “want to keep” SPR.
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If it is not, check the softdoc for the initial PVU in the new RVU. Determine if the
particular fixes or features you want to keep are documented as fixed or added to
that SPR:
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If all of the fixes or features you want to keep are present in the new RVU, you
do not need to reinstall your SPR. Circle Completed on your SPR Research
Form and end your research on this SPR. Continue with the next “want to
keep” SPR.
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If all of the fixes or features are not present in the new RVU, check softdocs for
the SPRs that are usable with the new RVU (see “Researching SPRs That Are
Usable With a Release” in the Scout for NonStop Servers - User’s Guide
section of the Scout online help). Determine if the particular fixes or features
you want to keep are documented as fixed or added to one of these SPRs. If
so, you might install that SPR instead of your original “want to keep” SPR.
Discard the form for your original “want to keep” SPR, perform requisite
analysis for the new SPR, and obtain the SPR and needed requisites through
Scout for NonStop Servers.
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If an RVU does not include a critical feature or fix you require and you cannot
install your “want to keep” SPR or a replacement, contact your local GCSC or
service provider to determine if you need to reinstall your SPR (or an
alternative and, if so, which one) with the new RVU.
Task 4: Research Additional SPRs for the RVU
Step 1: Determine Which SPRs Are Important to You
Between the time an RVU is first shipped and the time you install it, additional SPRs
usable with the RVU might be issued. These guidelines can help you determine which
of these SPRs to install.
Caution. Do not replace an initial PVU delivered on a SUT with an SPR for a different product
version unless directed by HP. Doing so might cause problems. If you cannot find an SPR for
this RVU that contains the required functions, contact your local GCSC for help.
Effort Level Procedures
Least Review SPRs cited in Outage Prevention Notification (OPN) Hotstuff messages.
Medium Also review additional SPRs usable with your RVU based on criteria cited in the
SPR Introduction Document (SID). Such criteria might include the SPR having an
assessment of “Install promptly to avoid critical problems” or “Consider installing
to avoid possible outage.”
Most In addition to the previous items, review additional SPRs usable with the RVU.