Upgrading VERITAS Volume Replicator

Upgrading VERITAS Volume Replicator when it is not in a clustered setup.

3.5 and later

Use the upgrade script (upgrade_start) to perform the steps to preserve the VVR configuration before the upgrade. For instructions, see Preparing for the Upgrade.

Use the VERITAS product installer with the VERITAS Volume Replicator option. For instructions, see Upgrading the VERITAS Packages. To upgrade VVR only you can also use the swinstall script.

Use the upgrade script (upgrade_finish) to restore the original VVR configuration after the upgrade. For instructions, see Restoring the Original Configuration

Prior to 3.5

You will need to preserve the VVR configuration using the manual steps described in the section Preparing for the Upgrade.

Use the VERITAS product installer with the VERITAS Volume Replicator option. For instructions, see Upgrading the VERITAS Packages. To upgrade VVR only you can also use the swinstall command. For instructions, see Upgrading from any Prior Release to VVR 4.1 Using the swinstall Command.

Restore the VVR configuration after the upgrade using the steps described in the section, see Restoring the Original Configuration.

Upgrading VERITAS Volume Replicator without disrupting replication between VVR 3.5 Update 3 and VVR 4.1

When upgrading from 3.5, you have the option to upgrade without disrupting replication. For details, see Upgrading VVR Without Disrupting Replication.

Upgrading VERITAS Volume Replicator when VCS Agents for VVR are configured.

3.5 and later

Prepare your cluster and then use the VERITAS product installer with the appropriate option, or the appropriate installation script. For instructions, see Upgrading VVR When VCS Agents are Configured.

Prior to 3.5

Prepare your cluster and then follow the instructions in the section Upgrading VVR When HP Serviceguard is Configured which describes the steps without the upgrade scripts.

Upgrading VERITAS Volume Replicator when HP Serviceguard is configured.

3.5 and later

Refer to the instructions provided in the section Upgrading VVR When HP Serviceguard is Configured.