Performing a Dual-Partition Update of a Cluster

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The following table lists the tasks to update to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 software or to a 4.4 SRU. By default, all Oracle Solaris packages are automatically updated.

Note - If you update the Oracle Solaris OS to a new marketing release, such as from Oracle Solaris 11.3 to Oracle Solaris 11.4, you must also update the Oracle Solaris Cluster software and dependency software to the version that is compatible with the new OS version.

Table 2 Task Map: Performing a Dual-Partition Update to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 Software

Task	Instructions
1. Read the update requirements and restrictions. Determine the proper update method for your configuration and needs.	Update Requirements and Software Support Guidelines Choosing an Oracle Solaris Cluster Update Method
2. If a quorum server is used, update the Quorum Server software.	How to Update Quorum Server Software
3. Partition the cluster into two groups of nodes.	How to Prepare the Cluster for Update (Dual-Partition)
4. Update to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 framework, data-service, and Disaster Recovery Framework software. If necessary, update applications that support alternate boot environments.	How to Update the Software (Dual-Partition)
5. Use the `scversions` command to commit the cluster to the update.	How to Commit the Updated Cluster
6. Verify successful completion of update to Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 software.	How to Verify the Update
7. Enable resources and bring resource groups online. Optionally, migrate existing resources to new resource types.	How to Finish the Update