HP Version Control Repository Manager 7.
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Contents 1 Product overview........................................................................................4 2 Getting started...........................................................................................6 Logging in...............................................................................................................................6 Logging out.............................................................................................................................
1 Product overview The Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM) is a repository that stores the software and firmware components used to support ProLiant servers on Windows and Linux platforms. By default, the HP VCRM is installed on the Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). However, you can specify a custom repository directory or install HP VCRM on a different server.
• Multithreaded file download functionality: HP VCRM enables handling the client download requests using multiple threads. The default thread count is 5. Four threads handle four download requests, and one thread responds busy status to other download requests. • Operating System selection screen to configure VCRM to download only Integrity Support Pack and Service Pack for ProLiant for the selected Operating systems.
2 Getting started To start using the HP Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM), use the following steps as a guideline for installing and configuring your machines properly: The recommended installation for the HP VCRM is on a single system that has a reliable, high-performance network connection between it and all managed systems that have the Version Control Agent installed. If the Auto Update feature is being used, that system must have Internet access. 1.
NOTE: In SMH 6.x and later, the Version Control (VCA and VCRM) agents links are available only under the Version Control status box on the Home tab and it opens in the same window. The Integrated Agents will be available in Webapps tab, but there is no link available for any agent. Related topics Getting started Logging out Logging out Log out of the HP Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM) to prevent someone from accessing your active session if you walk away. To log out of the GUI: 1.
• Initializing the update from the web • Configuring automatic update for HP VCRM Displaying the current HP VCRM settings From the command prompt, enter the following command: vcrmcli.exe /show The command displays the current settings of the HP Version Control Repository Manager in XML format. NOTE: HP VCRM is restarted while executing vcrmcli.exe file. NOTE: The displayed XML output may contain Proxy server password.
Example: vcrmcli.exe /repository c:\new repository The command configures the HP VCRM repository directory to c:\new repository. NOTE: HP VCRM is restarted while executing vcrmcli.exe file. NOTE: Specify the values for the parameters in double quotation marks (""). Initializing the update from the web From the command prompt, enter the following command: vcrmcli.exe /updatenow NOTE: HP VCRM is restarted while executing vcrmcli.exe file.
/proxyuser specifies the user name for authenticating the proxy server /proxypwd specifies the password for the given proxy user name NOTE: If /proxyuser argument has a valid user name and /proxypwd is not used as argument, vcrmcli.exe prompts the user for a password during execution. The command configures the autoupdate schedule settings to update the repository on Sunday 10 PM. Populating a repository This section describes procedures that you can use to populate the repository after you install VCRM.
3. Click Next. The Download HP ProLiant and HP Integrity Support Packs for Operating System page appears. Select the operating systems from the list. HP VCRM downloads the HP Service Pack for ProLiant and HP Integrity Support Packs for the selected operating systems. 4. Click Next. The HP VCRM Setup - Automatic Update dialog box appears. Configuring automatic update for HP VCRM directory The Automatic Update dialog box enables you to schedule automatic updates for your repository from the HP website.
NOTE: When you configure for automatic and periodic update of the repository from HP website, the HP VCRM initially downloads the ISO files and extracts them to a “temp” folder. It moves the missing components to the repository and starts downloading the individual components that are not available in the repository. VCRM tries to download files to the repository in both Active and Passive modes.
6. 7. 8. 9. After you have opened one of the directories, select all of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant files, click Edit from the Windows Explorer toolbar, and select Copy. From Windows Explorer, navigate to the repository directory, for example, c:\repository. Click the repository directory. From the Microsoft Windows Explorer toolbar, click Edit and select Paste. The Support Packs are copied into the c:\repository directory. The repository is now populated.
8. 9. From the Microsoft Windows Explorer toolbar, click Edit and select Paste. The Support Packs are copied into the c:\repository directory. The repository is now populated. From the c:\repository directory, select a component. Right-click the component and select Properties. Note that the file is read-only. For the HP VCRM to allow component configuration, a component cannot be read-only. Deselect the read-only attribute and click OK.
3 Navigating the software You can access the HP Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM) by navigating to https://VCRMSystem:2381/vcrepository, or you can access it from the Version Control status box on the HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH).
By default, Internet Explorer security settings block some actions performed by the HP VCRM. To correctly configure Internet Explorer security settings, HP recommends that you add the HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH) URL to Internet Explorer's Local Intranet. To add the HP SMH to Internet Explorer's Local Intranet: 1. From Internet Explorer, click Tools→Internet Options. 2. Click the Security tab. The Security tab appears. 3. Select the Local Intranet icon. 4. Click Sites....
Overview of statistics The Statistics section displays how many HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs, Custom Software Baselines and component available in repository. Overview of software baselines The Software Baselines section lists all of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs that the HP VCRM has cataloged in the repository.
Creating a custom software baseline Configuring auto update You can change the Repository Directory settings if you are logged in to the HP SMH with operator or administrator privileges. However, the maximum length of the path to the Repository Directory is 128 characters. NOTE: Automatic update downloads software from HP based on the operating systems of Version Control Agents (HP VCA) that are configured to use this Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM) for status and software updates.
5. Click Next. The Automatic Update Settings page appears. a. Select the Enable automatic downloading of new HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components from Hewlett-Packard's website at a specified interval and time option if you want the repository to automatically update. Note: If you select the option to automatically receive updates, the Download schedule settings enable you to configure the frequency and times that you want to automatically update. b. c.
j. 6. 7. box, if you do not want to enter the proxy server settings. The configuration you specified appears in the wizard. When the upload task completes, view the Log to confirm that all of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components were successfully uploaded to the HP VCRM. Click Reset to return the settings back to the previous settings, Back to return to the previous page, or Cancel to abort the operation.
3. Verify that you want the selected HP Service Pack for ProLiant uploaded to the HP VCRM, and click Upload to begin copying the files to the HP VCRM's repository directory. Note: Before you click Upload, you can deselect any HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs shown to remove it from the list, and it will not be uploaded. 4. After clicking Upload, the Upload Progress section appears.
e. 3. 4. 5. In the Description field, enter a description for the Software Baseline. Click Next. Click Reset to clear you entries or Cancel to abort the wizard. Select the desired components or HP Service Pack for ProLiant to be part of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant. Click Next. Click Cancel to abort the wizard, Back to return to the previous page, or Reset to clear the selections. To modify the Service Pack for ProLiant contents: a.
NOTE: HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) component will be available automatically to VCRM during an automatic update. NOTE: Display option is available on main Catalog page, Create a custom software baseline page, Delete items page, and Copy items to another repository page. The following tasks can be performed: • Viewing specific custom software baseline - Viewing the contents in the repository • Creating a custom software baseline - Creating a Custom Software Baseline.
To set the display option on the Catalog page, complete the following steps: Setting the display option 1. Click Display Option, on the right of the Catalog page. The Display Option window opens. 2. The Display Option windows enables you to set the display option in the Main Group and the Sub Group fields. 3. Select the appropriate options in both Main Group and Sub Group. NOTE: The options under the Main Group and Sub Group are Operating System, Category, and Release Date.
Deleting items from the repository Rescanning repository Viewing recently added HP Service Pack for ProLiant You can access the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Details page for log entries regarding added HP Service Pack for ProLiant . To view added ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs details: 1. Click the Log tab. The Log page appears. 2. Locate the log entry for the HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs about which you want to view details.
Copying items to another repository Deleting items from the repository Rescanning repository Viewing specific custom software baseline Copying items to another repository The HP Version Control Repository Manager (HP VCRM) enables you to copy selected Custom Software Baseline, HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs, and components (online and offline) to another repository.
1. Click the Catalog tab. The Catalog page appears. 2. Click the Copy Items to Another Repository link. The Copy Support Packs and Components page appears. 3. Select the Migrate HP Version Control Repository Manager Settings checkbox. Click Reset to clear the selected checkbox or Cancel to abort the HP VCRM data migration operation.
4. Click Next. The Destination Version Control Repository Manager page appears. a. b. c. In the Computer Name field, enter the name of the computer to which the HP VCRM settings and data are to be copied. In the Login field, enter the login name. In the Password field, enter the password for the account you entered. Note: Step 4.b and Step 4.c are the login for the HP SMH system where the HP VCRM is located. You must login as Administrator or Operator to complete the Copy operation.
Catalog Configuring component Copying items to another repository Deleting items from the repository Viewing specific custom software baseline Updating repository immediately The Update Now feature enables you to update the repository from http://www.hp.com/servers/ swdrivers immediately without waiting for a scheduled update.
To delete a Custom Software Baselines, HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs, or component from the Catalog page: 1. Select the Catalog tab. The Catalog page appears. 2. Click the Deleting items link. The Delete Support Packs and Components page appears. 3. Select the Custom Software Baselines, HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs, and components to be deleted. Click Next.
all the HP VCA systems with the Server Name or IP address, Model Number, Last updated timestamp, Operating System, and Reference Support Pack information. • Systems with Minor Status: Provides the count for the number of HP VCA systems with minor status. Click on the Systems with Minor Status hyper link to view the consolidated details of all the HP VCA systems with the Server Name or IP address, Model Number, Last updated timestamp, Operating System, and Reference Support Pack information.
The Detailed Report page displays three major fields, with the option of customizing and selecting the options on these fields to generate a detailed report. The fields are: • System filter: The system filter in-turn displays three fields which are Operating System, Overall Software Status, and Model Number, which provides options to customize and generate a detailed report. ◦ Operating System: The Operating System field lists all the HP VCA operating systems connected to the HP VCRM.
Generating a detailed report 1. Select the systems running on operating system/s from the operating system list, the System Status and also the Model Number, for which you wish to generate the report. 2. Select the Inventory filter either Green, Major, Minor, or Unknown for which you want to generate a detailed report. 3. Select either ascending or descending order sort in the System Name or IP field and also select either ascending or descending order sort in the Operating System field. 4.
The following functions can be performed on the Archive page: • Archiving the baselined software bundles/components • Restoring/Deleting the archived components • Viewing log entry details Related topics Archiving the baselined software bundles/components Restoring/Deleting the archived components Archiving the baselined software bundles/components The archive tab in HP VCRM provides you options to archive the software bundles and components (online and offline) that are not in use for a long time, w
The Archive Bundle field on the Archive page provides the following options to select the software bundles and components for archival: • Select bundles/components older than __ recent version(s): When selected, selects all the bundles/components that are older than the number of recent versions (entered by the user) for archival. NOTE: • The valid inputs for this option is 2 - 5 versions.
The Restore/Delete HP Service Pack for ProLiant and Components page enables you to set the display options. To set the display option on the Restore/Delete HP Service Pack for ProLiant and Components page, complete the following steps: Setting the display option 1. Click Display Option, on the right of the Restore/Delete HP Service Pack for ProLiant and Components page. The Display Option window opens. 2.
Archive Archiving the baselined software bundles/components Help The Help page provides help for the HP VCRM and the options available in HP VCRM . To access HP VCRM help, complete the following steps: 1. Click Help. 2. Click the HP VCRM Help link. Search Form The Search Form section provides a field for you to input a search term to search the HP VCRM help. To execute a search, complete the following steps: 1. In the search terms textbox in the Search Form section, enter a search term. 2. Click Search.
The Log entries are displayed in three columns: • Severity The status icons report the severity of an event. • ◦ Informational and Normal events are logged to confirm the internal event, such as startup, or the result of a successful task completion, such as a component install. ◦ Warning events can indicate a condition that can mean a feature of the HP VCRM is not fully operational, such as an incorrect configuration. ◦ Major events are logged when a task or process fails.
Home Viewing log entry details There are two types of links in log entries: • Log entries for items that have been added to the catalog or existing catalog items that have been modified have the file name as a link to the details page for the item. • Some log entries can have additional information and have a details link. NOTE: Most log entries do not have additional data, so they do not have a details link.
2. 3. 4. Click Clear the Log. The Clear the Version Control Repository Manager Log page appears. In the Text Save Option section, select Save Log Text if you want to save the existing log entries in a text file for future reference. Click Clear to clear the log. A message is displayed The Version Control Repository Manager Log was successfully cleared and also provides a link to save the log in a different path before closing.
4 Troubleshooting Version Control Repository Manager Access problems After updating my Windows XP system with Service Pack 2, I am unable to access the Version Control Repository Manager. What happened? • HP 1. 2. 3. 4. Solution: The Windows XP Service Pack 2 implements a software firewall that prevents browsers or other clients from accessing the ports required for access to the HP VCRMs.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar, click Tools and select Internet Options. The Internet Options dialog box appears. Click Custom Level. The Security Settings dialog box appears. Under ActiveX controls and plug-ins, Download signed ActiveX controls, select Enable. Under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins, select Enable. Under Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting, select Enable. Click OK to save your settings. You are returned to the browser.
immediately appear in the catalog, and uploaded Support Packs may be marked as invalid until all files have been cataloged, usually within a few minutes. Log problems Why are there multiple log entries in the HP VCRM log about components being modified or added after a HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs is uploaded? Solution: The HP VCRM logs the specific additions that it receives from the upload control, but it also monitors the repository directory as a separate activity.
Solution: Generally, HP Service Pack for ProLiant cannot be used for comparison when developing a software update search. However, if you must compare ProLiant Support Packs, use the following guidelines when selecting HP Service Pack for ProLiant to compare: • The only comparison you can use with a HP Service Pack for ProLiant is Equal To.
What capabilities do I get from the HP VCA alone? Solution: The HP VCA provides a list of the HP Web-enabled System Management Software and firmware installed on the local server. For the HP VCA to provide version control and software distribution functionality, it must be configured to refer to a HP VCRM.
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Glossary available software A listing of the software components available in the repository that the HP VCA has been configured to point to. When browsing directly into a HP VCA, these additional components can be selected for installation. component A component is a single, self-describing, installable (interactive or silent) binary file containing a single piece of software, such as firmware image, driver, agent, or utility, that is supported by the management and update tools.
Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) The Red Hat Package Manager is a powerful package manager that can be used to build, install, query, verify, update, and uninstall individual software packages. A package consists of an archive of files and package information, including name, version, and description. Reference Support Pack A baseline bundle of HP software components that the HP VCA can be configured to point to in the repository.
Index A P about, 7 archive page icons, 33 problems access, 41 browser, 41 catalog, 42 HP Service Pack for ProLiant, 43 Log, 43 miscellaneous, 44 C catalog page icons, 22 changing, 39 clearing Version Control Repository Manager , 39 configuring, 15, 18 copying, 26 copyright notice, 47 creating, 21 D data migration, 26 G getting started, 6 H Home page Version Control Repository Manager, 16 HP Service Pack for ProLiant, ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack, 20 HP Version Control Repository Manager, 7, 20
