3.5.2.1 Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or later version to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9

Note:

If you are already running Oracle VM Server 3.2.9, go to "Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 to Oracle VM Server 3.3.3".

To upgrade Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or later version to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9, complete the following tasks:

  1. "Preupgrade Tasks"

  2. "Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or Later Version to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9"

Preupgrade Tasks

This section consists of the following topics:

Editing the Grub Configuration File to Increase Memory

Edit the Grub configuration file to increase the allocated memory from 2 GB to 16 GB.

To edit the Grub configuration file to increase memory:

  1. Log on as the root user.

  2. Open the /etc/grub.conf file in a text editor.

  3. Change the allocated memory from 2 GB to 16 GB.

  4. Modify the kernel /xen.gz line in grub.conf file so it displays as follows:

    kernel /xen.gz dom0_mem=16384M allowsuperpage dom0_vcpus_pin dom0_max_vcpus=20 no-bootscrub

  5. Modify the module/vmlinuz line in the grub.conf file so it displays as follows:

    module /vmlinuz-2.6.39-300.32.6.el6uek ro root=UUID=5d6c3568-1894-41cd-80d9-5d190b4529f5 no-bootscrub swiotlb=131072

  6. Stop and start Oracle VM Server. For instructions, see "Stopping and Starting Oracle VM Server".

Stopping and Starting Oracle VM Server

To stop and start Oracle VM Server:

  1. To stop and start Oracle VM Server, perform the following steps:

    1. Stop all applicable processes running on the Exalytics Machine.

    2. Stop all virtual machines running on the server.

    3. Connect to Oracle VM Manager.

    4. Select the Servers and VMs tab.

    5. In the left pane, expand Server Pools, and then select the server pool containing the Exalytics Machine.

    6. Right-click the Exalytics Machine, and select Restart Server.

      The Oracle VM Server stops and starts automatically.

  2. Confirm that Oracle VM Server has restarted.

Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or Later Version to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9

Before you upgrade Oracle VM Server, ensure that you have upgraded Oracle VM Manager.

To upgrade Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or a later version to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9:

  1. Stop Oracle VM Server, by performing the following steps:

    1. Stop all applicable processes running on the Exalytics Machine.

    2. Stop all virtual machines running on the server.

    3. Connect to Oracle VM Manager.

    4. Select the Servers and VMs tab.

    5. In the left pane, expand Server Pools, and then exalytics_server_pool.

    6. Right-click the Exalytics Machine, and select Stop Server.

    For more information, see "Section 6.10.7 Stopping Oracle VM Servers" in https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E64076_01/E64082/html/vmusg-servervm.html.

  2. Navigate to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud web site at the following link:

    http://edelivery.oracle.com

  3. In the Select a Product Pack list, select Oracle Business Intelligence.

  4. In the Platform list, select Linux X86-64.

  5. Click Go.

  6. Select Oracle Exalytics Software Media Pack for Linux x86-64 (Release 2.1.0.0).

  7. Click Continue.

  8. Download and unzip the Oracle Exalytics Base Image 2.2.0.0.0 for Exalytics Oracle VM x86-64 file (part number V 76307-01) to a local directory.

    The zip file contains the following iso file:

    • Exalytics_2.2.0.0.0_Upgrade_OVS-3.2.9-751_<DATE>.iso: You use this iso file to upgrade to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9.

  9. On the Exalytics Machine, connect and log on to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).

    Note:

    If you are upgrading to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 on an X2-4 or X3-4 Exalytics Machine, you must use ILOM 3.1.2.24.d. If you are upgrading to Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 on an X4-4, X5-4, or X6-4 Exalytics Machine, you must use ILOM version 3.2.4.18 or later version.

    For the latest Exalytics certified ILOM versions, see the Oracle Exalytics Certification Matrix. The Oracle Exalytics Certification Matrix is located at:

    http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/downloads/fusion-certification-100350.html

  10. On the Summary Information screen, under Actions, click Launch to launch the Remote Console.

    The ILOM remote console is displayed.

  11. Depending on the configuration of the Exalytics Machine, perform one of the following actions:

    • For X2-4 or X3-4 Exalytics Machine, in ILOM version 3.1.2.24.d, from the menu bar, select Devices, then CD-ROM Image to link the Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 upgrade image (Exalytics_2.2.0.0.0_Upgrade_OVS-3.2.9-751_<DATE>.iso) as a remote virtual CD-ROM in ILOM.

    • For X4-4, X5-4, or X6-4 Exalytics Machine, in ILOM version 3.2.4.18, from the menu bar, select KVMS, then Storage. Click Add to link to the Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 upgrade image (Exalytics_2.2.0.0.0_Upgrade_OVS-3.2.9-751_<DATE>.iso) as a remote virtual CD-ROM in ILOM. Click Connect.

  12. In the left pane of the ILOM, expand Host Management, then click Host Control. In the Next Boot Device list, select CDROM, then click Save.

  13. Restart the machine by expanding in the left pane of the ILOM, Host Management, then click Power Control. In the Select Action list, select Power Cycle, then click Save.

    The Exalytics Machine restarts and the CD Found screen is displayed.

  14. Press OK to start the media test.

    The Media Check screen is displayed.

  15. Press Test to test the CD in the drive.

    At the conclusion of the test, the Media Check Result screen is displayed.

  16. Press OK.

    The Media Check screen is displayed.

  17. Press Continue.

    The Keyboard Selection screen is displayed.

  18. Select the model keyboard attached to the Exalytics Machine, and click OK.

    The OVS EULA screen is displayed.

  19. Press Accept.

    The System to Upgrade screen is displayed.

  20. Select the currently installed Oracle VM Server, and press OK.

    The Upgrade Boot Loader Configuration screen is displayed.

  21. Select Skip updating boot loader configuration, and press OK.

  22. Press OK.

  23. Confirm the upgrade completes successfully, and then press Reboot.

    The Exalytics Machine restarts.

  24. Perform the following steps to rediscover the upgraded Oracle VM Server:

    1. Connect to Oracle VM Manager.

    2. Select the Servers and VMs tab.

    3. In the left pane, expand Server Pools, and then exalytics_server_pool.

    4. Right-click the Exalytics Machine and select Rediscover Server.

    5. Enter the following information for the server:

      - Oracle VM Agent Port. The default port number is 8899.

      - Oracle VM Agent Password. The default password is "oracle".

      - IP Address.

    6. Click OK.

    For more information, see "Section 6.10.7 Stopping Oracle VM Servers" in https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E64076_01/E64082/html/vmusg-servervm.html.

  25. Upgrade Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 to Oracle VM Server 3.3.3. For more information, see "Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.2.9 to Oracle VM Server 3.3.3".

Parent topic: Upgrading Oracle VM Server 3.0.3 (Base Image 2.0.1.1) or Later Version to Oracle VM Server 3.4.3