Upgrade a UNIX agent‌

  1. Run the server installer. See Run the installer. Read and accept the license agreement.

  2. Click Upgrade and then Agent.

  3. Accept the Dimensions CM installation directory or select a different one.

  4. Enter the host name and port number of the server that provides auto update install packages.

  5. Enter the OS login name and password for the Dimensions system administrator. Default: dmsys.

  6. (Optional) To install a Deployment Automation agent:

    • Specify the name of the agent.

    • (Optional) Use Mutual Authentication with SSL for the agent to communicate with the Deployment Automation server.

    • (Optional) Connect to an agent relay instead of directly to the Deployment Automation server. Default: no

      Specify the following parameters for the agent relay:

      • Host name or address

      • Communication port

      • HTTP proxy port

  7. Specify the operating system user to own and run Tomcat and Java. This user is typically given restricted permissions and must exist before you start the installation.

    Default: dmsys

  8. Accept the default port number for the Tomcat server (8080) or enter a different one if it is in use. Some software is hard-coded to port 8080 and cannot be reassigned. See Use TCP/IP ports.

  9. Click Install to start the agent upgrade.

    When the upgrade is complete, click Finish.