Workflow: Installer Upgrade from Release 6.x or 7.x to 7.9.0

This page summarizes the steps for upgrading from core 6.1.x or 6.2.0 or 7.x to 7.9.0 by using the Installer.

NOTE
Nonsecure clusters are not supported in release 7.1.0 and later. In this workflow, if the cluster to be upgraded is nonsecure; after the upgrade, the cluster will continue to be nonsecure and must be secured by using the Incremental Install function of the Installer.

Installer Upgrade Summary

In an upgrade using the Installer, the Installer shuts down core on the entire cluster, upgrades and configures core, starts core, upgrades EEP components, and then starts the EEP components. Like the offline manual upgrade, the Installer upgrade is an offline upgrade. The Installer upgrade requires you to:
  1. Plan for the upgrade.
  2. Update the Installer to version 1.18.0.8.
  3. Launch the Installer and select Version Upgrade.
  4. Complete the upgrade through the Installer.
  5. Manually merge custom configuration settings.
  6. Perform post-upgrade checks.

The workflow later on this page provides more detail to help you get started with the Installer upgrade.

Considerations for Installer Upgrades

Before upgrading using the Installer, note these considerations:
  • Upgrades using the Installer are supported only from release 6.1.x or later.
  • Security settings cannot be changed during a version upgrade using the Installer.
  • Before upgrading using the Installer, you must update the installer to version 1.18.0.8 or later.
  • This procedure assumes that the cluster was originally installed using the Installer or an Installer Stanza. If the cluster was installed manually, you must use the manual steps to upgrade or use probe and import to generate the installer database.

Installer Upgrade Workflow

High-Level Steps Detailed Information (review all items unless noted otherwise)
1. Understand Core/EEP Dependencies

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2. Plan for the Core Upgrade

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3. Plan for the EEP Upgrade

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4. Perform Pre-Upgrade Steps for Core

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5. Prepare to Upgrade EEP Components

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6. Upgrade the Installer to Version 1.18.0.8

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7. Upgrade the OS
8. Select the Version Upgrade Option

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9. Complete the Upgrade Through the Installer

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10. Perform Post-Upgrade Steps for Core

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11. Perform Post-Upgrade Steps for EEP