3 Upgrade Overview
This section provides a brief overview of the recommended method for upgrading the source release software that is installed and running on an EAGLE® STP to the Target Release software. The basic upgrade process and approximate time frame is outlined in Table 6. Upgrade Readiness Activities, Table 7. Pre-Upgrade Execution Activities, Table 8. Upgrade Execution Overview and Table 9. Post Upgrade Overview with the backout procedure shown in Table 10. Backout Procedure Overview.
It is assumed that upgrade of peripheral(s) is coordinated with and executed in parallel with the EAGLE upgrade to ensure that all work is performed within the maintenance window. Note that several variables affect the upgrade times shown in the tables – the timing values shown are estimates only.
The EAGLE has no known restriction that would prevent the upgrading of any peripheral in parallel with it.
Required Materials
- One (1) source release system removable media.
- One (1) target-release upgrade media for MSD or FTP server for remote download.
- A valid EAGLE login ID and password with all user privileges enabled.
- One (1) spare fixed disk at the source release: required in the event of recovery.
- Capability to capture data via a printer, PC, or modem to allow remote access for My Oracle Support personnel.
- List of GPLs from section 1.3 should be kept on hand for reference throughout the upgrade or refer to Appendix G to locate the Release Notice on My Oracle Support web portal.
- The Software Access Key (SAK) must be available and entered (this activity should be done during the same maintenance window as the upgrade health check #2.)
Upgrade Preparation Overview
The activities listed in the table below need to be accomplished successfully prior to the maintenance window in which the upgrade is to be executed in. A day is equivalent to the period of time between scheduled maintenance windows.
Table 3-1 Upgrade Readiness Activities
| Session / Phase | Time Frame | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC #1 | Dday – 7 | Upgrade Health Check # 1 | Non-intrusive |
| Session 0 | Dday – 2 | Target Release Software Download |
Intrusive (format-disk, OAM boot) |
| UHC #2 | Dday – 2 | Upgrade Health Check # 2 |
Intrusive (H/W swap, IMT bus) |
| Session 0 | Dday – 2 | Configure Card-Set Network Conversion Method | Non-intrusive |
| Session 0 | Dday – 2 | Entering Upgrade Software Access Key | Non-intrusive |
Pre-Upgrade Overview
The pre-upgrade procedures, shown in the table below, may be optionally executed prior to entering the maintenance window. All of these activities are completed during Session 1.
Table 3-2 Pre-Upgrade Execution Activities
| Session / Phase | Time Frame | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour – 2 | Verify Pre-Upgrade Requirements and Capturing Upgrade Data | Non-intrusive |
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour – 2 | Retrieve System’s Node-Level Processing Option Indicators | Non-intrusive |
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour – 2 | Backing Up the Database | Non-intrusive |
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour – 1 | Updating the Source Release Spare E5-MASP | Non-intrusive |
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour – 1 | Verifying All Database | Non-intrusive |
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour | Inserting Target Release System Removable Media. | Non-intrusive |
Upgrade Execution Overview
The procedures shown in the table below are executed in the maintenance window.
Table 3-3 Upgrade Execution Overview
| Session / Phase | Time Frame | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Phase 0 | Hhour | Retrieve measurements data reports | Non-intrusive |
| Phase 0 | Hhour | Initializing Front-End to Run in the Target Release. | Intrusive |
| Phase 0 | Hhour | Verifying all Databases | Non-intrusive |
| Phase 0 & 2 | Hhour | OAM Conversion | Intrusive |
| Phase 3 | Hhour | Network Conversion | Intrusive |
The procedures, shown in the table below are executed in the maintenance window.
Table 3-4 Post Upgrade Overview
| Session / Phase | Time Frame | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 3 | Hhour + 3 | Completing Upgrade/Return to Full Function Mode. | Non-intrusive |
| Post-upgrade | Hhour + 3 | Backing Up Converted Database | Non-intrusive |
| Session 2 | Dday + 2 | Upgrading Removable Media | Non-intrusive |
| Session 2 | Dday + 2 | Backing Up Fixed Disk | Non-intrusive |
| Session 2 | Dday + 2 | Upgrade Spare Fixed Disk. | Intrusive |
| Session 2 | Dday + 2 | Verifying All Databases. | Non-intrusive |
Backout Procedure Overview
The procedures shown in the table below are executed in the maintenance window.
Table 3-5 Backout Procedure Overview
| Session / Phase | Time Frame | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 0 - 3 | Hhour | Load and Run Source OAM | Non-intrusive |
| Phase 0 - 3 | Hhour |
Full fallback using Fixed Disk as OAM conversion workspace – Case 1 Or Full fallback using Fixed Disk as OAM conversion workspace – Case 2 Or Full fallback using Fixed Disk as OAM conversion workspace – Case 3 |
Intrusive |
| Phase 0 - 3 | Hhour | Network Conversion to Source Release | Intrusive |