Upgrading Contenta S1000D on a Contenta application server

How to upgrade Contenta S1000D on the computer where the Contenta application server is installed.

Before you begin

  • Ensure that latest compatible version of Contenta (including Service Packs) is installed and functioning properly before beginning the upgrade. For more information, see the Contenta upgrade documentation.
  • Ensure that all users are logged out of Contenta.

About this task

Procedure

  1. Use pcmsessions to clear all the login sessions.
  2. To upgrade on a Linux server, do the following.
    1. Log in as root.
    2. Mount the installation ISO file by performing the following steps.
      1. From a 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.
    3. If you are running the installation from a remote system, set the display: setenv DISPLAY name or IP address of remote system:0
    4. Type ./install.bin, and then press Enter.
  3. To install on a Windows server, do the following:
    1. Log in with administrator privileges.
    2. Using Windows or a third-party utility, mount the Contenta S1000D installation and upgrade ISO file.
    3. Right-click install.exe and select run as Administrator on the mounted Contenta S1000D installation and upgrade ISO file.
  4. In the Contenta S1000D Found - Upgrade screen, select OK.
  5. Select Next.
  6. Select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and then select Next.
  7. Review the installation details, and then select Install.
  8. When installation is complete, select Done.