Upgrade Linux Vmpro

[jeepguy267]

Seems like a simple question... but which file do I drop into the "Software Repositories" in the web interface to upgrade the linux box (going from 8.1 to 9sp2). I have the ISO file from the support site. I am thinking I "add" this into the operating system and applications entry then go to updates. It has been about a year since I last saw one of these and it was the UCMod so feeling a little gun shy

 

[intrigrant]

Upgrading with the iso cannot be done through the repository, you need to burn it to a dvd and boot the PC with the DVD.
It will ask during the install if you want to upgrade or a freh install.
Upgrading within the same release can be done by uploading the upgrade .zip file in the repository.

 

[jeepguy267]

Has to be DVD? Does USB work?

 

[amriddle01]

He literally just told you.....

 

[jeepguy267]

thanks amriddle, very helpfull. Of course I am in the process of burning a disk now. And while I wait, why not ask?

 

[teletomi]

USB will do.. Just see the procedure on the manual..

 

[tlpeter]

I thought the apps server also has an option for uploading the upgrade with a http server. At least a server edition can on 8.1
9.0 has the option for uploading the iso now.
For now connect a monitor and keyboard (if virtual then use the console) and put in the USO and reboot the server.


BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

 

[jeepguy267]

Thanks all,

for furture reference: going from 8.1 to 9.0(sp2) by booting from ISO on a DVD and choosing upgrade during the wizard crashed the box like I have read in other posts. Not sure why I thought mine would go different, but figured it was worth a try. Get a good back up off the the box, do clean install, then restore. This is what I had to do in the end and could have saved some time by going straight to it. It was a long night of waiting for downloads and file transfers.

 

[tlpeter]

Yep, you better had gone to 9.0 GA and then upgrade it further on.
Avaya quality control has gone trough the drain recently.
I was never scared of upgrading but i recently became scared on every upgrade i do on 9.0



BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!