update hp-ux 11.00

[attilio_1]

I wont update OS from the hp-ux 11.00 to 11i.
What kind of problems is possible ? There is oracle server, will be necessary update with patch for oracle or java ?

Thanks
Attilio

[Mark Grant]

You know, if you can, it is more likely to go smoothly if you just to an install of 11i, not an upgrade.

Many people have had a upgrade work fine, and many haven't. I always to a fresh install. It's not as large a task as it sounds as you can still keep all your volume groups intact.

You will need to check with your software vendors for patches that need to be installed on the OS after you have done, whichever way you choose. I know Oracle needs a good deal of patches.

[Geoff Wild]

Yes you can upgrade...

There are some gotcha's - like /stand may have to be increased.

Oracle - will require re-linking of the binaries - talk to your DBA's.


HPUX 11i Upgrade Plan

1. Split vg00 mirror
a. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol1 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
b. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol2 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
c. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol3 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
d. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol4 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
e. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol5 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
f. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol6 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
g. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol7 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
h. lvreduce â m 0 /dev/vg00/lvol8 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
i. vgreduce /dev/vg00 /dev/ dsk/c2t6d0
2. Stop Application
a. script to stop your apps
3. Stop NFS client
a. /sbin/init.d/nfs.client stop
4. Mount HPUX 11i Disc 1
5. Start install procedure
a. script /tmp/OSupgrade
b. mount /dev/cdrom /SD_CDROM
c. swinstall â r â s /SD_CDROM Update-UX \@ /var/adm/sw/Update-UX.root 2>/dev/null
d. edit /usr/lib/sw/update-ux.cfg file and comment out all lines that contain JAVAOOB
e. update-ux â s /SD_CDROM HPUX11i-OE
6. Follow Instructions
7. Copy updated ftpd
a. rcp /opt/boksm/lib/ftpd.11.i from pc1005
b. cp â p /opt/boksm/lib/ftpd /opt/boksm/lib/ftpd.old
c. cp â p /opt/boksm/lib/ftpd.11.i /opt/boksm/lib/ftpd
8. Install Mirror Disk using swinstall
9. Install Online JFS using swinstall
10. Install Glance using swinstall
11. Verify LAN interfaces are set to 100FD using lanadmin
12. If interfaces are set to HD, run the following to set them to FD
13. lanadmin â X FD (PPA #)
14. mirror vg00
a. pvcreate -B /dev/rdsk/c2t6d0
b. vgextend /dev/vg00 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
c. mkboot -l /dev/rdsk/c2t6d0
d. mkboot -a "hpux -l q (;0)/vmunix" /dev/rdsk/c2t6d0
e. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol1 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
f. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol2 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
g. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol3 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
h. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol4 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
i. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol5 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
j. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol6 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
k. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol7 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
l. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol8 /dev/dsk/c2t6d0
m. lvlnboot -b /dev/vg00/lvol1
n. lvlnboot -s /dev/vg00/lvol2
o. lvlnboot -r /dev/vg00/lvol3
p. lvlnboot -R /dev/vg00
q. lvlnboot â v

Backout Instructions

1. Reboot server
2. Interrupt boot sequence
3. Boot Alternate Boot Path (0/0/2/1.6.0)
4. mirror vg00
a. pvcreate -B /dev/rdsk/c1t6d0
b. vgextend /dev/vg00 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
c. mkboot -l /dev/rdsk/c1t6d0
d. mkboot -a "hpux -l q (;0)/vmunix" /dev/rdsk/c1t6d0
e. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol1 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
f. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol2 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
g. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol3 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
h. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol4 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
i. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol5 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
j. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol6 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
k. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol7 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
l. lvextend -m 1 /dev/vg00/lvol8 /dev/dsk/c1t6d0
m. lvlnboot -b /dev/vg00/lvol1
n. lvlnboot -s /dev/vg00/lvol2
o. lvlnboot -r /dev/vg00/lvol3
p. lvlnboo

[Geoff Wild]

Cut and paste - foiled again....

Here the upgrade plan in attachment as text....

Sigh.....

[Steven E. Protter]

Oracle will have to be relinked after the upgrade.

The upgrade process is more difficult than a cold install, though it may save you time.

Do plan to install the December 2003 patch set right after the upgrade.

SEP

[Navid HUSSAIN_2]

Hi,

It has been always recommend to go for Cold HPUX 11i installation on new disk (so that when ever, you want to go back to original OS, you can go in no time)

Ensure prior to upgrade /Fresh Install HPUX 11i, PDC firmware of the system, It should meet min requirement or upgrade it to support OLAR, if requires.

For Oracle 9.1/9.2 binaries , Oracle guy needs to install again on separate FS.

Yes, There is lots of patches as pre-requisites for oracle as attached document

Thanks & regards

NAVID HUSSAIN