From Release 10.2, use this procedure to install the software patches of Session Manager or Branch Session Manager with the snapshot option.
Log in to Session Manager command-line interface and copy the 10.2 bin file.
On the Session Manager Dashboard page, change the Service State of the Session Manager server to Deny New Service.
Type the command patchSM -i Session_Manager_10.2.0.0.xxxxxx.bin –-snapshot
STEP RESULT:
Session Manager displays the following message:
The system will be rebooted after the patch is applied.
Do you wish to continue (y/n)?
At the prompt, type y.
In ESXi host address, type the IP address of the ESXi host.
In ESXi username, type the user name of the ESXi host.
In ESXi password, type the password of the ESXi host.
STEP RESULT:
Session Manager displays the following message:
Snapshot complete
Stopping Session Manager before installing patch.
Session Manager applies the patch.
To commit the Session Manager patch, type the command: patchSM -c 10.2.0.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Perform this step when Session Manager is stable.
STEP RESULT:
Session Manager commits the patch and removes the snapshot.
Check the patch installation and version using the command: swversion
After Session Manager upgrades successfully, on the Session Manager Dashboard page, change Service State of the Session Manager server to Accept New Service.
