7 Upgrading an Oracle Solaris Cluster

The cluster update procedures operate on complete clusters. It is not possible to upgrade only a cluster node.

To upgrade a cluster to a newer version of the Oracle Solaris Cluster software, use a profile that defines the new version. You can begin the procedure by either selecting the target cluster and then the deployment plan or selecting the deployment plan and then the target. In either case, you use the Solaris Cluster Upgrade Job wizard to specify how the deployment operates.

Before You Begin

Import the cluster profile.

See Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center Advanced User's Guide for detailed procedure about importing a cluster profile.

To Upgrade the Cluster

  1. Expand Plan Management in the Navigation pane.

  2. In the Profiles and Policies section, click Update Profiles.

  3. Select Oracle Solaris Upgrade Job in the Actions pane. The Oracle Solaris Upgrade Job wizard starts.

  4. Enter a name for the upgrade job.

  5. Click display the cluster targets.

  6. Choose one or more clusters and click Select/Add to Target List.

  7. Select Dual Partition Mode.

  8. Select the policy to use if a task in the upgrade cannot be completed.

  9. Select the profile that you imported.

  10. Review the summary of the job and click Finish. The upgrade job is submitted. You can follow the progress of the job by clicking the View Job Details icon in the jobs pane.