Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS

Task Map: Upgrading to Sun Cluster 3.1 9/04 Software (Rolling)

To perform a rolling upgrade, follow the tasks that are listed in Table 5–2.

Table 5–2 Task Map: Upgrading to Sun Cluster 3.1 9/04 Software

Task 

Instructions 

1. Read the upgrade requirements and restrictions. 

Upgrade Requirements and Support Guidelines

2. On one node of the cluster, move resource groups and device groups to another cluster node, and ensure that shared data and system disks are backed up. If the cluster uses dual-string mediators for Solstice DiskSuite or Solaris Volume Manager software, unconfigure the mediators. Then reboot the node into noncluster mode. 

How to Prepare a Cluster Node for a Rolling Upgrade

3. Upgrade the Solaris OS on the cluster node, if necessary, to a supported Solaris update release. SPARC: Optionally, upgrade VERITAS File System (VxFS) and VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM). 

How to Perform a Rolling Upgrade of a Solaris Maintenance Update

4. Upgrade the cluster node to Sun Cluster 3.1 9/04 framework and data-service software. If necessary, upgrade applications. SPARC: If you upgraded VxVM, upgrade disk groups. Then reboot the node back into the cluster. 

How to Perform a Rolling Upgrade of Sun Cluster 3.1 9/04 Software

5. Repeat Tasks 2 through 4 on each remaining node to upgrade. 

 

6. Use the scversions command to commit the cluster to the upgrade. If the cluster uses dual-string mediators, reconfigure the mediators. Optionally, migrate existing resources to new resource types.

How to Finish a Rolling Upgrade to Sun Cluster 3.1 9/04 Software

7. (Optional) SPARC: Upgrade the Sun Cluster module to Sun Management Center.

SPARC: How to Upgrade Sun Cluster-Module Software for Sun Management Center