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How to install software packages
Before upgrading, creating a snapshot is recommended. To create a snapshot
of the current Management Node state, run the following from the admin
command line:
kcos snapshot create <alphanumerical name of snapshot>
There are 2 segments of software that can be updated for the APS management server.
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BreakingPoint Version: aps-bps-x.y.z
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KCOS Version: aps-kcos-v.w.q
1. Open SSH to the MN and log in with admin/admin.
2. Copy the installation package from another system to the management node by using wget
or scp.
Example
:
wget ftp://someserver/aps-kcos-9.17.9+20210505.081022.fa1344de-offline.tgz
3. Use the deployment service to install: kcos deployment offline-install <name_of_offline_
package>
Example
:
kcos deployment offline-install aps-kcos-9.17.9+20210505.081022.fa1344de-
offline.tgz
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