You can install the platform release (formerly "feature release") on MediaAgents and client computers by using the installation package that was created from the Download Manager application.
Note
Maintenance releases are installed when installing platform releases. If you want to install maintenance releases only, see Installing Maintenance Releases.
Before You Begin
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Review general guidelines to prepare your environment for the installation as described in Plan Platform Release Installations.
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Obtain the latest platform release version of the Download Manager application and use it to download the Commvault software. For more information, see Downloading Software for UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers.
The installation package that is created during the download includes the required platform release updates. Make sure to download the software that you want to update, such as agents and tools.
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Allow the Commvault installer package on the Linux computer.
Procedure
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Log on to the computer as root.
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Run the following command from the installation package or mount point:
./cvpkgaddTo run the installation as a SUDO user with root privileges, use the following command:
sudo ./cvpkgadd -
On the welcome dialog, click Next.
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On the Install Task dialog, click Install packages on this machine, and then click Next.
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On the Instance Page dialog, select the instance where you want to install the platform release and then click Next.
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On the Install Task dialog, click Upgrade Feature Release, and then click Next.
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On the Summary dialog, click Next.
The platform release installation starts.
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On the Installation Status dialog, click Finish.
What to Do Next
Verify the update status of the client where you installed the platform release.