Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide

 

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System operators or engineers who upgrade DNCS software need the following 
skills: 

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Advanced knowledge of UNIX  

Experience with the UNIX vi editor. Several times throughout the system 
upgrade process system files are edited using the UNIX vi editor. The UNIX 
vi editor is not intuitive. The instructions provided in this guide are no 
substitute for an advanced working knowledge of vi.  

The ability to review and edit cron files 

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Extensive DBDS system expertise  

The ability to identify keyfiles that are unique to the site being upgraded 

The ability to add and remove user accounts 

Before beginning the upgrade to SR 2.8.2/3.8.2/4.3.2, be sure that the site you are 
upgrading meets these requirements: 

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DNCS 4.3.0.14 or later is currently installed on your system. 

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You have the CD labeled DBDS Maintenance CD 3.3.8 in order to complete the 
required backups of the database and the filesystem. 

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Sites that are using the RNCS component of the DBDS need the DVD labeled 
similarly to RNCS Install DVD. 
Note:  Note that this is a DVD and not a CD. This DVD will only be provided to 
sites that have an active RNCS system. 

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Sites that are using the OCAP component of the DBDS need the DVD labeled 
similarly to OCAP Install DVD. 
Note:  Note that this is a DVD and not a CD. This DVD will only be provided to 
sites that have an active OCAP system. 

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The latest version of DBDS Utilities is installed on your system.