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The procedure on this page describes the steps involved
in upgrading the MediaAgent in a non-clustered environment. This procedure
provides steps for upgrading the MediaAgent only.
If multiple components are installed on a computer, then ensure that all applicable components are selected for upgrade. In such a situation, the upgrade sequence may vary. Refer to the appropriate procedures for upgrade requirements and steps specific to the component. Verify that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the minimum requirements specified in System Requirements - MediaAgent. |
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Supported Upgrade Paths |
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The following table provides a list of supported upgrade paths for the current software version. If the version currently installed on your computer is not listed here, contact your software provider for more information.
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Upgrade Requirements |
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Review the following before upgrading the software:General
MediaAgent Specific
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Before You Begin |
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Upgrade Procedure |
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1. | In this screen, you choose the language you want to use during installation. Click the down arrow, select the desired language from the pull-down list, and click Next to continue. | |
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Select the option to install software. NOTES
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Select the option to install software on this computer. NOTES
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Read the Welcome screen.
Click Next to continue, if no other applications are running. |
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Read the virus scanning software warning.
Click OK to continue, if virus scanning software is disabled. |
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Read the license agreement, then select I accept the terms
in the license agreement. Click Next to continue. |
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Enter the username and password information for an external
domain user account or a CommCell user account. This authorizes the installation
of an agent on the CommCell.
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Click Next to continue. |
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Click Next to continue with the upgrade. NOTES
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Click Yes to continue. This will not save any files (such as command
line scripts) or folders from the <software installation path> folder. NOTES
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Select Download Pack(s) and Install to download and install the latest service packs and post packs from the software provider. NOTES
Click Next to continue. |
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Verify the summary and Click Next to continue.
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The upgrade program now starts the upgrade process. This step may take several minutes to complete. |
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If you are installing/upgrading the software on the physical node in a clustered environment,
use this option to install/upgrade the software on the remaining physical nodes of
the cluster.
See Install/Upgrade Remaining Cluster Nodes for step-by-step instructions. |
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Click Finish to complete the upgrade. NOTES
The upgrade is now complete. |
Post-Upgrade Considerations |
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General
Registry Keys
MediaAgent SpecificIf you are upgrading the software from 6.1.0 to 8.0.0
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