Performing a Dual-Partition Upgrade of a Cluster

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The following table lists the tasks to upgrade to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 software or to a 4.3 SRU. By default, all Oracle Solaris packages are automatically upgraded.

Table 2 Task Map: Performing a Dual-Partition Upgrade to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 Software

Task	Instructions
1. Read the upgrade requirements and restrictions. Determine the proper upgrade method for your configuration and needs.	Upgrade Requirements and Software Support Guidelines Choosing an Oracle Solaris Cluster Upgrade Method
2. If a quorum server is used, upgrade the Quorum Server software.	How to Upgrade Quorum Server Software
3. Partition the cluster into two groups of nodes.	How to Prepare the Cluster for Upgrade (Dual-Partition)
4. Upgrade to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 framework, data-service, and Geographic Edition software (global cluster only). If necessary, upgrade applications that support alternate boot environments.	How to Upgrade the Software (Dual-Partition)
5. Use the `scversions` command to commit the cluster to the upgrade.	How to Commit the Upgraded Cluster
6. Verify successful completion of upgrade to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 software.	How to Verify the Upgrade
7. Enable resources and bring resource groups online. Optionally, migrate existing resources to new resource types.	How to Finish the Upgrade