Installing 'Symmetrical Multiprocessor'

[bernie01]

Hi folks,
I have recently been given the task of installing a product on a SCO 5.0.7 system called 'Symmetrical Multiprocessor' (I'll call it SM for short)from a 'SCO Open server Update Service'set of CD's.
I have NO SCO experience, but am most familiar with AIX.
Reading the installation instuctions on the CD it seems that I may have to boot from the CD to get into the menus where I can select SM. Is this correct, or is there a way to selectively install SM from the CD without a reboot? This is a production system and I was hoping to be able to install the product like I would install a fileset on an AIX system but my quick read of the instructions doesn't seem to indicate a process to do this.
Any advice appreciated!
Thank you, Bernie.

 

[motoslide]

I haven't done this since 5.0.4, but my guess is the method hasn't changed.

Make a good backup.
Boot the system, log in as root, and type "custom".
This will give you a menu and a list of currently installed components. Insert the CD with SMP on it, and select "Software --> Install New --> this system --> CDROM.
The utility will read all the packages on the CD and present you with a list. Just highlight the SMP package (hit space bar to enable (shows an asterisk *)).

There are typically rules regarding the order certain packages, patches, and maintenance packs are installed. Search around on SCO's website for details.

 

[bernie01]

Thank you motoslide, that sounds good. I'm hoping I can get hold of a 'sandpit system' where I can install SCO then try and install SMP using your method before doing the prod system. Thanks again.

 

[PHV]

WARNING: before installing the SMP package you have to rollback all OS updates and reinstall them after SMP.

Hope This Helps, PH.
Want to get great answers to your Tek-Tips questions? Have a look at FAQ219-2884 or FAQ222-2244

 

[bernie01]

Thank you PH.
So another question, how do I determine which OS updates (if any) have been applied? I believe that this is a fairly recent install of 5.0.7 so possibly there have been none. Unfortunately this system is on a customer site and I currently have no access from here (hope to be able to VPN in soon and utilise man pages etc.). Meanwhile I'll check out the SCO site.
Thanks, Bernie.

 

[PHV]

man custom

Hope This Helps, PH.
Want to get great answers to your Tek-Tips questions? Have a look at FAQ219-2884 or FAQ222-2244

 

[bernie01]

Thanks PH,
I'll check out man pages for custom when I get access to the system.
Regards, Bernie.