To install a platform release (formerly "feature release") on a client that has the RPM package installed, you must run the RPM upgrade command from a new RPM package. The new package must contain the latest platform release version.
Note
Maintenance releases are installed when installing platform releases. If you want to install maintenance releases only, see Installing Maintenance Releases.
Important
Platform release installations are supported on clients that were created using an RPM package from Service Pack 7 or a later version.
Before You Begin
Create a new RPM package using the latest installation media (such as the Download Manager). For more information, see Creating a Custom Package for UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers.
Consider the following requirements for the new RPM package:
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During the creation of the new RPM package, use the same installation directory that you configured for the old package.
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The package name and instance number of the new RPM package file name must have the same name as the old package. In an RPM package file name such as custom-Linux.Instance001.CVGxBase0-11.0.0-80.80.0.539846.0.0.el6.centos.x86_64.rpm, the package name is custom-Linux and the instance number is Instance001.
Procedure
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Log on to the computer as root.
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Go to the location where you stored the RPM package.
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Run the following command:
rpm –U package_name.rpm
What to Do Next
Verify the update status of the client where you installed the platform release. For more information, see Viewing the Platform Release Details for One or More Clients.