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Upgrading Contenta Server

This procedure describes the steps required for upgrading Contenta Server.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the Contenta Server as the root user.

    Confirm that no one is using any SDL products. If there are users accessing SDL products, ask them to log out.

  2. Create a workspace directory under the $XYV_PDM_ROOT directory.

    The Contenta installation uses the workspace to store and copy files, and to create log files to which stdout and stderr messages are written.

    Example: Assuming that you are upgrading software under the /pdm directory, create the workspace directory: /pdm/workspace

    Make certain the workspace directory has rwx permissions.

  3. Mount the installation ISO file:
    1. From the command prompt, type: mkdir /mount-point (where mount-point is the name of the directory where you will mount the ISO).
    2. Type: mount -t iso9660 -o loop cdrom.iso /mount-point (where cdrom.iso is the name of the ISO file and mount -point is the directory you just created.
  4. From the workspace directory, execute the installation program, install.cd on Linux
     /media/bin/install.cd

    The installation program begins by creating a log file named ktilg.date in the workspace directory; where date is the current date. Refer to this file after upgrading for a record of the software installed during this upgrade.

    The installation program displays its title and version number, and the following messages and prompt:
    When you are asked a yes/no question below, type the
    letter 'y' or 'n' then press Enter. Note that the
    default answer is shown in brackets next to the
    question. To use the default answer, press Enter.
    You will be prompted for confirmation before each
    action is executed.
    OK to continue (y or n)? [y]
  5. Press Enter to continue with the installation.
    The installation program displays the prompt:

    Have you backed up your system (y or n)? [y]:

  6. If you have backed-up your system, press Enter.

    If you have not performed a backup, press n, and then press Enter. The program exits. Perform the backup, and then start the installation again.

    If you have backed-up your system, the installation program displays the following prompt:
    Enter path of directory to which CD-ROM is mounted
    [/cdrom]:
  7. Type the path to the bin directory on the cdrom drive, and then press Enter (the path is /media).
    The installation program displays the following prompt:
    Enter path of local workspace to be used [/pdm/workspace]:

    Where /pdm/workspace is the default for the workspace directory you created.

  8. To accept the default path, press Enter. If it is not correct, type a directory path, and then press Enter.

    A Distribution List displays with instructions about the installation options.

  9. At the Distribution List prompt:
    Enter:To install:
    1‐6Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, JacORB, License Manager, and Perl.
    1‐4,6Contenta Server including Oracle, Solr search, JacORB, and Perl.
    5

    Contenta License Manager Server (only).

    If only installing the license manger software, the installation installs the license manager software then exits.

  10. Press Enter to continue.
    Is this correct (y or n)? [y]:
  11. Press Enter to confirm your selections and continue.
    
    An install/upgrade cannot take place unless
    these programs are terminated.
    Terminate these programs and continue? [y]: y
    **********************************************
    This is an upgrade of the SDL Contenta
    software. Existing SDL set up files will be
    preserved.
    **********************************************
    Enter y to terminate the programs and continue with the installation/upgrade.
    The installation confirms that the installation is an upgrade and prompts you to indicate if you want to continue.
    Ok to continue (y or n)? [y]:
  12. The installation program prompts for the location of the Contenta software.

    The default path is the installation path of the current, existing Contenta software. If the path is incorrect, enter the correct path.

  13. Press Enter to continue.
    The installation of the Contenta software and third-party software continues.
  14. The installer displays the data you entered and prompts you to indicate if the information is correct.
    Is this correct? (y or n) [y]:
    • Solr is installed and Verity is removed as a Search Service.
    • It prompts you for the JAVA_HOME path if JAVA_HOME is not defined. If prompted, indicate the home path for JAVA. (This is the path to the jre directory, do not include the jre directory.)
    • The installation continues with the JacORB installation.
    • The install continues with the License Manager.
    • If you entered u or the number 5 the existing Perl files are deleted and Perl is upgraded.
    When the installation completes it automatically exits.