Upgrade > Pre-upgrade tasks

Pre-upgrade tasks

Individual platform, database, middleware, and integrations may vary widely for individual CSA upgrade installations.

Prior to any CSA upgrade installation, it is important to refer to the Cloud Service Automation System and Software Support Matrix for a complete list of :

  • Supported database versions.
  • Supported platforms.
  • Supported middleware options.
  • Recommended integration solutions.

Guides are available on the HPE Software Support web site at: https://softwaresupport.hpe.com (this site requires a Passport ID). Select Dashboards > Manuals.

Note: It is important to verify that the connected OO instance is running before performing the CSA upgrade.

Upgrade a previous CSA Version

You can upgrade to CSA version 4.80.0002 from the following versions:

CSA 4.60

CSA 4.70

Note: If you want to upgrade from a version of CSA earlier than 4.6x, you must first upgrade to version 4.6x or 4.7x).

Operating System

The following operating systems are available for the CSA upgrade:

  • Windows
  • Linux, Red Hat Enterprise
 

Database

The following databases are available for the CSA upgrade:

  • Oracle
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL

Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

You must select a JRE for the CSA instance to function properly after the upgrade. You can choose from the following:

  • OpenJDK JRE
  • Oracle JRE

FIPS 140-2 Compliance

During the upgrade process, the FIPS 140-2 compliance option is detected and upgraded automatically. After the CSA upgrade installer finishes, you can use the CSA 4.80.0002 FIPS 140-2 Configuration Guide for further configuration options.

FIPS 140-2 is only supported on Windows using a Microsoft SQL Server database and Oracle JRE.

Global Search

Note Global Search (i.e. elasticsearch) is enabled by default in CSA 4.70. After upgrading CSA and creating CSA content ( Create Offerings, Services, etc.) the global search window should be visible and functioning properly.

Configured Features

These are the current configured features available for the CSA upgrade:

  • Cloud Service Management Console: properties
  • Cloud Service Management Console: dashboard tile(s)
  • Cloud Service Management Console: import large archives
  • Cloud Service Management Console: session timeout
  • Cloud Service Management Console: title
  • Cloud Service Management Console: custom files (dynamic query scripts and custom graphics)
  • Cloud Service Management Console: Marketplace Portal redirection
  • CSA tools
  • CSA database user
  • CSA seeded users
  • Marketplace Portal themes
  • Marketplace Portal widgets
  • ArcSight Logger
  • Common access card
  • Identity Management component
  • IPv6
  • JBoss password vault
  • Oracle RAC
  • CA SiteMinder
  • Other single sign-on solution
 

If you want to configure, customize, or use any of these features for the first time, after you have completed the upgrade, refer to one or more of the guides listed below. For more information about the listed features, refer to one or more of the following:

     

Send Help Center feedback