Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition consists of three key software components:
• Management Server
• Agent Manager
• Cartridges
Steps:
The Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition components (Management Server, Embedded Agent Manager, Cartridges) are all upgraded automatically by the Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition installer.
To upgrade Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition from a previous version:
1. Download the Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition installation package for platform from the Support Portal.
2. Manually shut down Foglight Management Server. Do not depend on the installer to shut down running Management Server and/or embedded database, due to the timing problem. Ensure that the Management Server has stopped running before launching the Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition installer. To verify that all Management Server processes have stopped, type the following command:
Windows®:
tasklist /v | find "fms"
Linux®:
ps -C fms
3. For extra reliability, must back up the Foglight database, as recommended in the Administration and Configuration Help.
4. Upgrade the existing Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition installation using the appropriate installer. Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard.
* IMPORTANT: previously installed Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition in a custom location, select the Custom Install option. specify the same installation directory as used for the existing installation.
5. The installer detects the earlier version of Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition.
6. Follow the on-screen upgrade instructions. Select Upgrade and click Next.
7. The upgrade process continues in a similar fashion to the installation. For step-by-step assistance, refer to the appropriate Foglight Installation and Setup Guide for the database and platform you are running.
* NOTE: The database upgrade may be time consuming if you have a large topology.
8. After the Foglight for Virtualization, Enterprise Edition application is upgraded, the licensed cartridges are upgraded automatically.