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Upgrade Management field descriptions

Name Description
Install on Same ESXi The option to select the same or a different server. The options are:
  • Select: To upgrade on the same server.

  • Clear: To upgrade to a different server.

If you do not select the check box, you must add a new server or select a server from the list to which you want to update.

Host FQDN The Host FQDN to which you want to update.

The system displays the CPU and memory details of the host in the Capacity Details section.

VM Name The virtual machine name displayed on the Add Element page.

Deploy OVA

Name Description
Select the OVA The option to select a .ova file of the virtual machine that is available on System Manager.
OVA file The absolute path to the .ova file of the virtual machine.

The field is available only when you click Select the OVA from Local SMGR.

Submit File Selects the .ova file of the virtual machine that you want to deploy.

The field is available only when you click Select the OVA from Local SMGR. The system displays the network configuration details in the Network Parameters section based on the System Manager virtual machine.

Flexi Footprint The footprint size supported for the selected server.

The system validates for the CPU, memory, and other parameters in the Capacity Details section. You must ensure that the status is .

SMGR Datamigration Utility file The absolute path to the System Manager data migration utility file.
noteNote

Provide the latest datamigration bin that is available for the System Manager release.

Backup file The absolute path to the backup of System Manager virtual machine.
Service Pack or Feature Pack The absolute path to the service pack or feature pack.

For the latest service pack or feature pack, see the latest System Manager release notes.

noteNote
  • For upgrades from System Manager Release 6.3.15 or later, the bin file is mandatory.

  • For upgrades from System Manager 6.3.14 or earlier, the bin patch file is optional.

    If you provide the service pack or feature pack, the datamigration utility automatically deploys the service pack or feature pack on System Manager Release 7.0.0.0 after data migration.

Configuration Parameters

The system populates most of the fields depending on the OVA file. You must provide information, such as password, FQDN, and timezone.

Name Description
Management IP Address (Out of Band Management IP Address) The IP address of the System Manager virtual machine for Out of Band Management.

The field is optional network interface to isolate management traffic on a separate interface from the inbound signaling network.

Management Netmask The Out of Band Management subnetwork mask to assign to the System Manager virtual machine.
Management Gateway The gateway IP address to assign to the System Manager virtual machine. For example, 172.16.1.1.
IP Address of DNS Server The DNS IP addresses to assign to the primary, secondary, and other System Manager virtual machines. Separate the IP addresses with commas (,). For example, 172.16.1.2, 172.16.1.4.
Management Hostname The hostname to assign to the System Manager virtual machine. For example, bouldervm2.
Default Search List The search list of domain names. The field is optional.
NTP Server IP or FQDN The IP address or FQDN of the NTP server. The field is optional. Separate the IP addresses with commas (,).
Time Zone The timezone where the System Manager virtual machine is located. A list is available where you can select the continent and the country.
Name Description
Public IP Address The IP address to enable public access to different interfaces.
Public Netmask The subnetwork mask to assign to System Manager virtual machine.
Public Gateway The gateway IP address to assign to the System Manager virtual machine. For example, 172.16.1.1.
Public Hostname The hostname to assign to the System Manager virtual machine. For example, bouldervm2.
Name Description
Virtual Hostname The virtual hostname of the System Manager virtual machine. For example, grsmgr.
Virtual Domain The virtual domain name of the System Manager virtual machine. For example, dev.com.
Name Description
SNMPv3 User Name Prefix The prefix for SNMPv3 user.
SNMPv3 User Authentication Protocol Password The password for SNMPv3 user authentication.
Confirm Password The password that you retype to confirm the SNMPv3 user authentication protocol.
SNMPv3 User Privacy Protocol Password The password for SNMPv3 user privacy.
Confirm Password The password that you must provide to confirm the SNMPv3 user privacy protocol.
Name Description
Schedule Backup?
  • Yes: To schedule the backup jobs during the System Manager installation.

  • No: To schedule the backup jobs later.

    noteNote

    If you select No, the system does not display the remaining fields.

Backup Server IP The IP address of the remote backup server.
noteNote

The IP address of the backup server must be different from the System Manager IP address.

Backup Server Login Id The login ID of the backup server to log in through the command line interface.
Backup Server Login Password The SSH login password to log in to the backup server from System Manager through the command line interface.
Confirm Password The password that you reenter to log in to the backup server through the command line interface.
Backup Directory Location The location on the remote backup server.
File Transfer Protocol The protocol that you can use to create the backup. The values are SCP and SFTP.
Repeat Type The type of the backup. The possible values are:
  • Hourly

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

Backup Frequency The frequency of the backup taken for the selected backup type.
Backup Start Year The year in which the backup must start. The value must be greater than or equal to the current year.
Backup Start Month The month in which the backup must start. The value must be greater than or equal to the current month.
Backup Start Day The day on which the backup must start. The value must be greater than or equal to the current day.
Backup Start Hour The hour in which the backup must start.

The value must be 6 hours later than the current hour.

Backup Start Minutes The minute when the backup must start. The value must be a valid minute.
Backup Start Seconds The second when the backup must start. The value must be a valid second.

Network Parameters

Name Description
Out of Band Management IP Address The port number that you must assign to the Out of Band Management port group. The field is mandatory.
Public The port number that you must assign to public port group. The field is optional.
Button Description
Upgrade Displays the EULA acceptance screen where you must click Accept to start the upgrade.