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HP Version Control Installation Guide
HP Part Number: 381382-005
Published: April 2007
Edition: 12

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  • Page 1 HP Version Control Installation Guide HP Part Number: 381382-005 Published: April 2007 Edition: 12...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be held liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 Emphasis Text that is emphasized. Emphasis Text that is strongly emphasized. KeyCap Name of a keyboard key. Note that Return and Enter both refer to the same key. Term Defined use of an important word or phrase. Commands and other text that you type. UserInput Name of a variable that you can replace in a command or function or information in a display that represents several possible Variable...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Product overview......................7 VCRM..............................7 VCA................................7 HP SIM integration..........................7 Basic functions of VCRM and VCA......................8 VCRM..............................8 VCA..............................9 HP SIM..............................9 Security considerations...........................9 2 Migrating Version Control to the System Management Homepage.......11 Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.1 and earlier..........11 Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.2 and later..........11 Migrating the VCA and the VCRM from Management HTTP Server to SMH to use operating system authentication........................11...
  • Page 6 Client requirements.........................26 Hardware and software ......................26 Installing the VCA for Linux........................26 Verifying the VCA service is running.....................27 Installing the VCA for Linux silently....................28 Installing silently using the CLI......................28 8 Installing the VCRM on Windows................29 VCRM requirements for Windows.......................29 System requirements........................29 Supported hardware and software ...................29 Client requirements.........................30 Hardware and software requirements..................30...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1 Product overview Today’s distributed enterprise networks are some of the most complex ever constructed. As companies deploy more business-critical applications, these networks continue to rapidly expand, becoming more sophisticated and requiring servers that support the latest technological innovations. In this fast-changing environment, any loss of availability translates into a loss of time and money, and manageability has become the leading success criterion for today’s highly competitive businesses.
  • Page 8: Basic Functions Of Vcrm And Vca

    servers based on predetermined criteria, including applying updates only to those systems that require an update. To take full advantage of the software update capabilities of HP SIM, ensure that: • Every managed target server on the network has the VCA installed and is configured to use a repository managed by the VCRM •...
  • Page 9: Vca

    The VCA is available for Windows and Linux operating systems. The VCA is an integrated part of the SMH that is designed to display the available software inventory of the server on which it is installed. The VCA also enables the installation, comparison, and update of server software from a repository that is managed by the VCRM.
  • Page 10 All connections and data are transferred using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communications over HTTP. Interactive users connect using a web browser (client) application. The specific security depends on which web application they are browsing. HP SIM uses operating systems authentication, based on the server where it is installed. Single sign-on enables a user that browses to the HP SIM system to follow links from that system to other managed systems without being prompted to login again.
  • Page 11: Migrating Version Control To The System Management Homepage

    2 Migrating Version Control to the System Management Homepage Migrating Version Control with ProLiant Support Pack 7.1 and earlier Legacy VCA continues to report accurately after upgrading Management HTTP Server to SMH since SMH detects installed Web Agents and migrates the administrator credentials. Legacy VCA uses legacy SMH account names including administrator, operator, and user.
  • Page 12 Identify the versions of the VCAs that are installed that are being reconfigured to use operating system authentication. Determine whether you intend to update all of the systems with VCAs installed with ProLiant Support Pack 7.20 or Integrity Support Pack 3.20. From the system where the VCRM is installed, create a local user account and user group specifically for version control use.
  • Page 13 If you used one of the legacy account names, and you have not upgraded to SMH yet, change the existing operator or user account's password to match the identically named operating system account. If you intend to upgrade, add the created user group to the Administrator or Operator group list in the SMH Operating System Groups page during installation.
  • Page 15: Obtaining The Software

    3 Obtaining the software This chapter provides information regarding obtaining the VCRM and VCA. Obtaining HP SIM, VCA, and VCRM The VCA is available from the following sources: • ProLiant Support Pack or Integrity Support Pack. To download the latest version of the ProLiant Support Pack, go to http://www.hp.com/servers/swdrivers or to download the...
  • Page 17: Installing The Vca Remotely Using The Hp Remote Deployment Utility

    4 Installing the VCA remotely using the HP Remote Deployment Utility The HP Remote Deployment Utility for Windows is a graphical application that provides enhanced ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack deployment capabilities. Using a point-and-click interface, the utility enables you to deploy and maintain ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and Smart Components on a local server or remote server accessible over a network connection.
  • Page 19: Installing The Vca On Windows Operating Systems

    5 Installing the VCA on Windows operating systems VCA for Windows requirements The VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the VCRM. The options must be configured for full functionality. The installation of the VCA requires that you specify a certified login with a VCRM.
  • Page 20: Client Requirements

    • Disk space — 11 MB on the Windows SystemDrive Note: The VCA installer can require up to 12 MB of additional free space on your Windows SystemDrive to complete the installation. • System memory — 256 MB of RAM for Windows Server 2003 —...
  • Page 21: Configuring The Vca

    If a previous version of the VCA is installed, the VCA upgrade is initiated. The HP Setup dialog box appears and indicates the software is installed but not current. Click Install to upgrade. If a current version of the VCA is installed, the VCA reinstall is initiated. The HP Setup dialog box appears and indicates the software is installed and current.
  • Page 22 c:\>cp005693.exe /s Note: Be sure to configure the VCA component using the HP Remote Deployment Utility before installing it to remote systems. If the component is not configured, the VCA displays an unknown status. Installing the VCA on Windows operating systems...
  • Page 23: Installing The Vca Using The Linux Deployment Utility

    6 Installing the VCA using the Linux Deployment Utility The Linux Deployment Utility provides an easy and efficient method to upgrade and manage system software. The utility enables you to deploy and maintain ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack software on local servers through use of the terminal window and on remote servers through use of the secure shell (ssh) utility.
  • Page 24: Installing The Vca Without Pre-Configuration

    Installing the VCA without pre-configuration You can install the VCA component interactively without any configurations. After installation, you can configure the VCA settings at any time by browsing to VCA with SMH's Administrator or Operator privileges. Installing the VCA using the Linux Deployment Utility...
  • Page 25: Installing The Vca On Linux Operating Systems

    7 Installing the VCA on Linux operating systems VCA for Linux requirements The VCA can be used in conjunction with HP SIM and the VCRM. The options must be configured for full functionality. The following diagram illustrates a logical order to the VCA installation process on a Linux operating system.
  • Page 26: Client Requirements

    • Hardware — ProLiant Server • Disk space — 36 MB • System memory — 256 MB of RAM • HP Server Management Drivers and Agents — hpasm RPM 7.0 or later Note: The SNMP services must be active with at least one community string defined to allow read access, must be configured for software inventory and status features to be functional.
  • Page 27: Verifying The Vca Service Is Running

    Note: You must be logged in as root to perform the initial install, reinstall, or upgrade of the VCA. For an initial install or upgrade, enter the following command: ivh hvca-2*.linux.rpm Starting with ProLiant Support Pack 7.2, VCA for Linux can be installed or upgraded as part of the ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack installation.
  • Page 28: Installing The Vca For Linux Silently

    # service hpvca status The output that appears is similar to: vcagentd (pid 698 697 696 695 694 657) is running… Installing the VCA for Linux silently The VCA installation for Linux enables you to silently install the VCA. Installing silently using the CLI To install silently using the CLI: Copy the Linux Support Pack contents from the HP SmartStart CD.
  • Page 29: Installing The Vcrm On Windows

    8 Installing the VCRM on Windows VCRM requirements for Windows The following diagram illustrates a logical order to the VCRM installation process. System requirements To install the VCRM, the computer must meet the minimum requirements listed. Supported hardware and software •...
  • Page 30: Client Requirements

    • Disk space — 14-15 MB (Installation files only) — 200 MB in the VCRM installation drive for temporary ProLiant or Integrity Support Pack extraction — 2 GB for the repository. This must be on a local, writeable drive. • System memory —...
  • Page 31: Installing The Vcrm

    Scroll down to the Security section, and disable Do not save encrypted pages to disk. Click OK to save your changes and close the Internet Options dialog box. Installing the VCRM The VCRM can be installed during the HP SIM installation or you can install it independently. Although the VCRM can be obtained from multiple sources (see Chapter 3: “Obtaining the software”...
  • Page 32: Repository Population - Initial Installation

    Select Perform an initial repository population if you want to have the repository updated with ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs. (If Perform an initial repository population is deselected, or the option is not displayed, the Automatic Update wizard page appears next. Click Next to accept the selected directory.
  • Page 33: Installing The Vcrm For Windows Silently

    Click Finish to save the VCRM settings. If Automatic Update is enabled and a proxy server is configured, the connection with the proxy server is verified before continuing. If the proxy server cannot be reached, a message appears indicating there was an error testing the download of the auto-update catalog. Click Yes to save your settings or click No to re-enter the proxy server information.
  • Page 35: Updating A Repository

    9 Updating a repository The Auto Update feature of the HP Version Control Repository Manager is the preferred solution for updating repositories automatically. The Auto Update feature of the VCRM keeps servers connected to HP for proactive delivery of the latest ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and components directly to a specified repository.
  • Page 36: Updating The Repository Manually From The Hp Smartsetup Cd

    Updating the repository manually from the HP SmartSetup CD To populate the repository with Integrity Support Packs from the HP SmartSetup CD 3.2 or later: Insert the HP SmartSetup CD in the CD-ROM drive. From Windows Explorer, double-click the CD-ROM drive to open the HP SmartSetup CD. Click Contents to open the directory.
  • Page 37: Uninstalling The Vca On Windows Operating Systems

    10 Uninstalling the VCA on Windows operating systems To uninstall the VCA: Select Start Settings Control Panel. Click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears with a listing of installed software. Select VCA. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box appears asking you to confirm your intention to remove the VCA.
  • Page 39: 1 Uninstalling The Vca On Linux Operating Systems

    1 1 Uninstalling the VCA on Linux operating systems To uninstall the VCA for Linux: To uninstall the HP Version Control Agent, log in as root, and execute the following command: # rpm e hpvca The VCA is uninstalled. Note: After the VCA has been removed, the configuration options and logs are deleted.
  • Page 41: Uninstalling The Vcrm On Windows Operating Systems

    12 Uninstalling the VCRM on Windows operating systems To uninstall VCRM: Select Start Settings Control Panel. Click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box appears with a listing of installed software. Select VCRM. Click Change/Remove. The Remove dialog box appears asking you to confirm your intention to remove the VCRM.
  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary available A listing of the software components available in the repository that the VCA has been software configured to point to. When browsing directly into a VCA, these additional components can be selected for installation. component A component is a single, self-describing, installable (interactive or silent) binary file containing a single piece of software, such as firmware image, driver, agent, or utility, that is supported by the management and update tools.
  • Page 44 Replicate Agent A tool that can be used to copy Web-based agent settings to a group of systems. Settings repository A directory containing ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs and Smart Components. Secure Task Secure execution of a task from a managed system. This feature of HP SIM ensures that the Execution (STE) user requesting the task has the appropriate rights to perform the task, and encrypts the request to protect data from snooping.
  • Page 45: Index

    Index Linux install, 25, 26 Linux system requirements, 25 conventions, typographic, 2 Linux uninstall, 39 obtaining software, 15 overview, 7 features, 7 requirements for Windows, 19 Windows client requirements, 20 Windows installation, 19 HP SIM Windows system requirements, 19 integration, 7 Windows uninstall, 37 VCRM client requirements, 30...

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