Use the following instructions to upgrade the StorCycle solution to a new version.
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IMPORTANT |
You can only upgrade to StorCycle 3.5.0 from StorCycle 3.4.0 or StorCycle 3.3.x. If you are upgrading from a version of the StorCycle solution other than these, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic). |
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IMPORTANT |
Spectra Logic recommends that you run a database backup before upgrading the software. See Configure a Database Backup. |
Notes:
| • | Program data is retained with an upgrade. |
| • | Downgrading is not supported. |
Windows Server
Use the following instructions to download and install the new version of software on a Windows server.
| 1. | Sign in to the server where you want the program to run as a user that is a member of the “Administrators” Local Group. |
| 2. | Download the Spectra StorCycle solution installer. |
| 3. | Run the installer, ssc.revision.msi, where revision is the revision number for the software. |
| 4. | Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. |
Linux Server
Use the following instructions to download and install the new version of software on a Linux server.
Obtain the link for the new version from a Spectra representative. Move the .rpm file to the server StorCycle will be installed on. Go to the directory in which the .rpm file is located or give the full path to the file. The .rpm must run as root.
To install the StorCycle .rpm, use the following command:
sudo yum install -y ssc-production-X.X.X.XXX.XXXXXXXX.rpm
If desired, change the user from root using the following commands:
sudo chown -R user:group /var/lib/ssc
sudo vi /usr/lib/systemd/system/ssc.service
# User=root - change root to the new user name