Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
Pre-Installation System Checks
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Pre-Installation System Checks
This section provides procedures for the following system checks to be completed
before you begin installing SARA Server software. The following list summarizes
these checks. The remainder of this chapter provides procedures for tasks listed here.
1 Identify and locate the versions of SAIapsrv and SAItools currently installed so
before you begin installing SARA Server software. The following list summarizes
these checks. The remainder of this chapter provides procedures for tasks listed here.
1 Identify and locate the versions of SAIapsrv and SAItools currently installed so
that you have them readily available. Having these items at hand is helpful in the
unlikely event that you experience a problem installing the software and need to
restore the version of software that is currently installed.
unlikely event that you experience a problem installing the software and need to
restore the version of software that is currently installed.
2 Run the Doctor Report and correct any problems it may indicate.
3 Verify that the TAPEDEV and LTAPEDEV parameters are set correctly in the
3 Verify that the TAPEDEV and LTAPEDEV parameters are set correctly in the
Informix Configuration file onconfig. If these parameters are set incorrectly, you
may encounter difficulties during the installation.
may encounter difficulties during the installation.
4 Verify that your DBDS is stable.
5 Suspend the billing system and, if necessary, third-party (non-Cisco)
5 Suspend the billing system and, if necessary, third-party (non-Cisco)
applications.
6 Find out when the IPG collector will run so that you can ensure IPG data is
correctly updated after the software is completely installed.
Identify and Locate the Versions of SAIapsrv and SAItools Currently Installed
Follow this procedure to identify the current versions of SAIapsrv and SAItools
packages and locate them so they are readily available in the unlikely event you
experience a problem installing the software. Should you experience a problem and
need to restore the version of software currently installed on your system, you will
need to reinstall SAIapsrv and SAItools packages.
packages and locate them so they are readily available in the unlikely event you
experience a problem installing the software. Should you experience a problem and
need to restore the version of software currently installed on your system, you will
need to reinstall SAIapsrv and SAItools packages.
Note: See Roll Back the Software for instructions on reinstalling these software
packages.
1 In an xterm window on the SARA Server type pkginfo –l SAIapsrv and press
packages.
1 In an xterm window on the SARA Server type pkginfo –l SAIapsrv and press
Enter. The current SARA Server version displays.
2 Write the current SARA Server version here: __________________
3 In the same xterm window on the SARA Server type pkginfo –l SAItools and
3 In the same xterm window on the SARA Server type pkginfo –l SAItools and
press Enter. The current SAItools version displays.
4 Write the tools version here: __________________
5 Locate the CD(s) and keep them on hand so that the CD(s) are readily available if
5 Locate the CD(s) and keep them on hand so that the CD(s) are readily available if
you should need to roll back.
Important: If you cannot find these CDs, back up the SARA Server before
beginning this procedure. For assistance backing up the SARA Server, refer to
the backup and restore document for your system release.
Important: If you cannot find these CDs, back up the SARA Server before
beginning this procedure. For assistance backing up the SARA Server, refer to
the backup and restore document for your system release.
6 Go to Run the Doctor Report (on page 4).