When a new version of the Oracle vSphere Plug-In for Oracle Flash Storage Systems software is available, you can update your version of the plug-in software.
- Prerequisites:
Obtain the following information about the Windows server upon which the vCenter Server is installed before you perform the installation. You cannot complete the installation without this information. Contact your IT department for this information if necessary.
vCenter Server DNS name or its IP address
vCenter Server username and password for the plug-in to authenticate with the vCenter Server
Shutdown Port, HTTP Port, and HTTPS Port numbers available for the plug-in to use
Remove any existing version below 3.x of the Oracle vSphere Plug-In for Oracle Flash Storage Systems before installing a newer version.
- Follow the instructions to remove the previous version of the plug-in software.
Note: If you are updating from a previous 3.x or higher version of the plug-in, you can install the update over the previous version. Follow the instructions for verifying the version of the plug-in to determine the version you are using.
- Follow the instructions to download the update installation package from the Oracle Technology Network and extract the contents to the host containing the vCenter Server.
- Follow the instructions to install the update version of the plug-in software on the host containing the vCenter Server.
- Restart the vSphere Client from which you intend to manage your Oracle FS System storage.
Result:When you launch the vSphere Client, the Oracle FS System tab and context menus appear in the vSphere Client.