The QoreStor user interface includes the option to upload the new QoreStor binary and signature files to the QoreStor server via the browser.
To upgrade a current installation of QoreStor, follow the steps below:
- Download the new QoreStor executable and signature file. Refer to Downloading the QoreStor Software for detailed information.
- In the QoreStor UI, click System to expand the menu. Click Upload.
- On the Upload page, perform one of the following actions:
- Drag the QoreStor binary and signature file to the Add new binary package area
- Click Upload binary package to open a file explorer. Browse to select the QoreStor binary and signature file and click Open.
- Connect to machine via ssh, launch the installer and follow the installer steps.
This section provides information about uninstalling QoreStor.
QoreStor can be removed by executing the script qs_uninst located in the /opt/qorestor/bin directory. The script can be run unmodified to retain your QoreStor data, or with the argument -a to delete all data.
Uninstalling QoreStor while maintaining configuration and backup data
Follow the procedure below to maintain your data repositories, application, and configuration data.
- To uninstall QoreStor, run the uninstall script with one of the options below:
- Use the absolute path to the command - /opt/qorestor/bin/qs_uninst.
- Change directory to /opt/qorestor/bin and run commands by prepending with "./", as in ./qs_uninst.
- You will receive the prompt below.
To completely remove the application, user data, and configuration files, answer 'no' below,
and rerun the uninstaller with the '-a' option.
Do you wish to continue? yes\no [no]:
- Confirm the uninstall by entering Yes at the prompt.
Uninstalling QoreStor and removing configuration and backup data
Follow the procedure below to uninstall QoreStor and remove all application and repository data.
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NOTE: When a QoreStor instance is installed in object direct mode, uninstalling QoreStor may not delete the bucket and associated metadata existing on cloud storage. Manually delete the bucket and data through your cloud provider console. |
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Warning: Once QoreStor data is deleted it cannot be recovered. Exercise caution when uninstalling QoreStor. |
- To uninstall QoreStor, run the uninstall script with one of the options below:
- Use the absolute path to the command - /opt/qorestor/bin/qs_uninst -a.
- Change directory to /opt/qorestor/bin and run commands by prepending with "./", as in ./qs_uninst -a.
- You will receive the prompt below.
This operation will remove the application as well as all repository, dictionary, and journal data.
This operation is not recoverable.
Enter DELETEALL to begin the operation, or no to cancel. DELETEALL
- Confirm the uninstall by entering DELETEALL at the prompt.
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Caution: This operation is not recoverable. |
