6 Installing the VCA using the Linux Deployment Utility
The Linux Deployment Utility provides an easy and efficient method to upgrade and manage
system software. The utility enables you to deploy and maintain ProLiant and Integrity Support
Pack software on local servers through use of the terminal window and on remote servers through
use of the secure shell (ssh) utility. The Linux Deployment Utility is shipped with the Linux
ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack, which is available on the HP SmartStart CD. The Linux
Deployment Utility enables you to install components or ProLiant and Integrity Support Packs
in-place, but not remotely.
The Linux Deployment Utility parses the .XML files associated with each component and verifies
whether the installation of those components is supported on the specific environment. The
components that are supported for installation are listed with a status icon indicating whether
the component should be installed, and whether it should be configured. Configuring or
pre-configuring the VCA component is optional.
Pre-configuring the VCA component
Note: All pre-configuration settings are saved in the component XML file.
To pre-configure the VCA component:
1. Run the installxxx.sh script. The HP ProLiant LDU page appears.
2. Select VCA for Linux
3. Right-click and select Configure Component. The Configuration Options page appears.
a. In the Server Name field, enter the VCRM system name.
b. In the Login Name field, enter the login name for the VCRM system.
c. In the Password field, enter the password associated with the VCRM specified.
d. Click Save. The Save Configuration Parameters? page appears.
e. Enter the absolute path name or click OK to accept the default path name for storing
the configuration settings.
f. Click OK to complete the VCRM configuration. The Config? column displays
Completed.
4. After pre-configuration is complete, installation can be initiated through the Linux
Deployment Utility as part of the complete ProLiant and Integrity Support Pack or the single
component can be installed independently.
Installing the VCA as a single component
You can install the VCA independently of other components included in the ProLiant and Integrity
Support Pack.
To install the VCA as a single component:
1. Run the installxxx.sh script. The HP ProLiant Linux Deployment Utility page appears.
2. Select all components except the VCA component.
3. Right-click all other components and select Do Not Install component.
Note: The VCA component can also be installed by invoking the following command from
the shell prompt:
./install720######.sh –c hpvca-2.1.x-x.*linux.rpm
4. This process installs the component with the configurations that are provided through the
Linux Deployment Utility.
For more information regarding use of the Linux Deployment Utility, refer to the HP ProLiant
Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide.
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