How to access the Appliance Management Server Release 1.2

Description

The Appliance Management Server (AMS) and agent updates (AMS/agent version 1.2) are included with NetBackup appliance software release 3.1.2. Additionally, these AMS and agent updates (version 1.2) can now be downloaded separately as a management update package. If you are using NetBackup appliance version 3.1.1 as an AMS, you can download this management package to get the latest updates. The management update package must be installed on the 3.1.1 AMS.  This can help you update the AMS and agent versions without a need to upgrade the appliance software version on the AMS or agents.

The following table lists the AMS/agent version that is included with the corresponding appliance software version:

Note: Agents with appliance version 3.1.1 that are registered with AMS version 1.2 can be updated by using the management update package. After you update the AMS, the agents that are added to the AMS can be updated automatically or manually.

Download and install instructions

The management update package includes fixes and new features for the Appliance Management Server and agents. Veritas recommends that you update  both the AMS and the agents so that they have the same AMS/agent version.
Note that the management update package updates the management function and does not affect the appliance software on the AMS.

To download and install the management updates on the AMS

1.  From a computer within your appliance domain, download the appropriate package or file from Veritas Entitlement Management System (VEMS).                                                                                            
   To access VEMS, go to the Veritas Support website and click Licensing. The file name is Veritas-ApplianceManagement-1.2.0-20180906133108.x86_64.rpm.                   
2. From the same computer, open another browser window and log in to the AMS as the AMS user.
3. On the Settings page, click Repository.
4. On the Repository page, click Add.
5. In the dialog box that appears, do the following:
   - At the top of the dialog box, click on the drop-down and navigate to the location where you downloaded the  package or the file from Veritas.
   - Select the downloaded package or file from the list of items that appears, then click Open. The package or the file should appear at the top of the list on the Repository page.
6. Go to Settings > Update AMS.                                                                                                            
   If the Settings page does not display the Update AMS button, go to any other page and then go to Settings to view the Update AMS button.
7. Review the screen that appears, then click Update.   
   
   This starts updating the management function on the AMS. Note that you will be logged out after   you click Update.                                                                                                                           
   Note: The AMS update usually takes one minute, but sometimes it may take more time due to environmental factors.
8. You are redirected to the login page. Log on as a user with the AMS role to access the Appliance Management Console.
   Click Monitor > Activity Monitor to view the AMS update task details. The AMS update usually takes a few minutes to complete.
   The AMS version is also listed at the top-left corner on every screen  below Veritas Appliance Management Console.
   Veritas recommends that after updating the AMS, the agents that are added to  this AMS are also updated so that they have the same AMS/agent version. You can choose to update these agents automatically or manually.

Performing automatic or manual agent updates

You can set up automatic or manual updates so that the agent can update to the latest version (1.2) once the AMS has been updated. By default, automatic updates are disabled.
Only agents with appliance software version 3.1.1 can be updated. In addition, the agents must be using an AMS with version 1.2.

Before starting this procedure, you must have the required management update package and add it to the Repository on the AMS. This is required for the automatic updates to work.

To configure automatic agent updates

1. Log on to the Appliance Management Console.
2. Click Settings and then click Auto-update agents.
3. You can toggle the Auto-update agents slider and enable automatic updates. Enabling this feature means that each agent updates automatically over the next 24 hours. The agents are updated over the next 24 hours so it may take some time to display the updated agent version on the Home page. You can also click Monitor > Activity Monitor to view the AMA update task details for each appliance.

To update agent manually

1. Log on to the Appliance Management Console.
2. Click the agent hostname on the Home page.
3. On the Overview page, click Update.
4.  You can also click Monitor > Activity Monitor to view the AMA update task details for each appliance. You can view  the updated agent version from the AMS/Agent version column on the Home page.
5. Repeat this procedure for all the agents that use the AMS.