The Communication Manager duplex system contains two Communication Managers that are linked together. Use the following procedure to prepare Communication Manager systems for upgrade.
On the System Manager web console, click ServicesInventoryManage Elements.
Select a duplex Communication Manager and click Edit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In the General attributes tab, do the following:
In the hostname or IP address provide the active Communication Manager IP address.
In Alternate IP address enter standby Communication Manager IP address.
Keep alias IP v4 address field blank.
Ensure that the user login name is not same as the user account use to login into Communication Manager CLI.
Select the Add to Communication Manager checkbox.
In the SNMP attributes tab do the following:
Configure the SNMP settings.
In the General attributes tab, do the following:
In the hostname or IP address field, provide the previously standby Communication Manager IP address.
In Alternate IP address field, enter the previously active Communication Manager IP address.
Keep alias IP v4 address field blank.
Ensure that the user login name is not same as the user account use to login into Communication Manager CLI.
Clear the Add to Communication Manager checkbox.
In the SNMP attributes tab do the following:
Configure the SNMP settings.
To ensure that the changes made to the translation are saved, log in to the active Communication Manager server, and perform the following:
Start a SAT session.
Type save translations all.
Do one of the following:.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On the active Communication Manager command line interface, type server -u.
On the Communication Manager SMI, go to AdministrationServer (Maintenance)Server UpgradesPre Update/Upgrade Step click Continue.
The translations are saved, locked, and the files are sent to the standby server.
Optional: Do a full backup using the Communication Manager SMI. For more information on creating a full backup, see Creating a full backup.
