Core definition files

During upgrade, you are required to provide values for certain SA parameters used to configure your SA installation. The values you provide are saved to a Core Definition File (CDF). SA creates the first CDF when you install the SA Primary Core. You will use this CDF later to add a Secondary Core for a Multimaster Mesh (multiple core SA installation) or to perform an upgrade. The CDF files are saved, by default, in the /var/opt/opsware/install_opsware/cdf directory.

In some cases, when you provide a parameter value, the SA Installer validates the response (for example, a directory or path that does not exist or an invalid value or range); you are asked to re-enter a value if the installer is not able to validate your response. Some parameters are also revalidated during the actual installation of the Core Components. If a response to a prompt cannot be validated at the time of installation, the installer runs a mini-interview during which you can provide a valid response.

Parameter values

If you initiate an upgrade without specifying a response file or CDF, you will be required to provide values for all SA Core Component parameters during the upgrade process. You may also be prompted to supply values for parameters that have been introduced in the release you are upgrading to.

Copy files to the core

If, for security reasons, you have stored your response files in a location other than the default location on the host being upgraded, you should copy the files to the Infrastructure host in the /var/opt/opsware/install_opsware/resp directory for the core to be upgraded.

In addition, copy your CDF file on the same host in the /var/opt/opsware/install_opsware/cdf directory.