Upgrading from BAMS Release 3.10 to BAMS Release 3.13

Introduction

Caution Before upgrading to a new BAMS release, ensure that you have backed up the latest configuration and data files. For more information, see the "System Backup and Recovery" section on page 1-3 .

Note Before beginning this upgrade procedure, read the entire appendix to familiarize yourself with the prerequisites, major steps, and differences between the two releases.

A conversion utility is provided in the software that converts configuration and data files from Release 3.10 to Release 3.13 format.

Note Ensure that your Release 3.10 software is up to Patch 3 before commencing this procedure.

Upgrade Procedure

Use the following procedure (on both units for redundant systems) to upgrade from BAMS Release 3.10 to BAMS Release 3.13:

Caution When you upgrade from Release 3.10 to Release 3.13, measurement data is zeroed out. As well, measurement data that was in progress at the time of the upgrade is not retained.

Step 1 Remove the CSCOcaMPS if installed.

Step 2 Run the bams uninstall script from the /opt/install directory to remove the BAMS package. For complete instructions, see "Uninstalling BAMS" section on page 2-3.

Step 3 Run the bams install script by entering the following commands: 

$ cd /opt/install

$ ./bams install

Step 4 Follow the prompts.

During the installation you are prompted for upgrade information. For more information, see Step 7 and Step 8 in the "Installing Cisco BAMS" section on page 2-4.

When the installation is complete, the system displays the following message: Installation of <CiscoBAMS> was successful.

Step 5 Go to the Cisco Web site and download the latest patch(es) for BAMS Release 3.13.

Step 6 Install the patch(es).

Step 7 Execute the mml batch file that was included in Patch 2:
$ cd /opt/CiscoBAMS/contrib
mml -b migrate_313.mml

Step 8 After the installation has successfully completed, reboot the system.